Sunrise & Sunset Times in Kuala Lumpur, MY
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Kuala Lumpur's coordinates (3.14° N, 101.69° E).
About sunrise and sunset in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, MY sits at 3.14° N latitude in the tropical zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 12h 12m (around the summer solstice in June), while the shortest day shrinks to 11h 48m — a year-round swing of 0h 24m. Because Kuala Lumpur is in the western part of the Kuala Lumpur time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 407 minutes before clock noon.
Equatorial — daylight stays close to 12 hours all year. The sun rises roughly east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 25 minutes around the equinoxes — a quick transition typical of lower latitudes.
Quick facts for Kuala Lumpur
Solar noon offset reflects Kuala Lumpur's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Kuala Lumpur
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Kuala Lumpur. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Kuala Lumpur
How accurate are the Kuala Lumpur sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Kuala Lumpur's exact coordinates (3.1390, 101.6869) and time zone (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Kuala Lumpur?
At Kuala Lumpur's latitude of 3.14° N, the longest day stretches to about 12h 12m on the June solstice. The shortest day, on the December solstice, is around 11h 48m — a year-round swing of roughly 0h 24m.
When is golden hour in Kuala Lumpur?
Golden hour in Kuala Lumpur occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Kuala Lumpur sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Kuala Lumpur's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Kuala Lumpur?
In Kuala Lumpur, the sun rises in the east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Kuala Lumpur?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Kuala Lumpur, solar noon arrives roughly 407 minutes before clock noon, because Kuala Lumpur sits in the western partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").