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Sunrise and sunset in George Town, Malaysia
Wednesday, October 14
Golden hour: 7:05 AM–7:33 AM and 6:38 PM–7:06 PM
Times are local time in George Town. Current time in George Town →
Sunrise and sunset in George Town through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:07 AM | 7:11 PM | 12h 4m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 0m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:05 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 56m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:08 AM | 7:00 PM | 11h 53m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 50m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 7:09 PM | 11h 49m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 7:17 PM | 11h 49m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:33 AM | 7:24 PM | 11h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 7:30 PM | 11h 53m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 7:32 PM | 11h 57m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 1m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 5m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 10m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 14m |
| May 1, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 18m |
| May 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 22m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 25m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 26m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 26m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:37 PM | 12h 24m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 21m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 18m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 13m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 9m |
Calculated for 5.41°N, 100.33°E, including daylight saving time where George Town uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in George Town this year
- Longest day: June 22 (12h 26m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (11h 48m)
- Earliest sunrise: 7:05 AM on May 11
- Latest sunset: 7:37 PM on July 5
Questions
What time is sunrise in George Town today?
On October 14, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 7:06 PM in George Town, giving 12 hours 1 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in George Town?
The longest day in George Town in 2026 is June 22, with 12 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in George Town?
The shortest day in George Town in 2026 is December 22, with 11 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in George Town?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 7:05 AM on May 11, and the latest sunset is 7:37 PM on July 5. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in George Town?
Today, golden hour in George Town is from sunrise (7:05 AM) to 7:33 AM in the morning, and from 6:38 PM to sunset (7:06 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.