Today in Kota Bharu, Malaysia, the sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 7:30 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 27m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kota Bharu is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kota Bharu
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kota Bharu runs from N/A to 7:32 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:01 PM and lasts until 7:30 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Kota Bharu's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kota Bharu falls exactly at 1:16 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -7.66 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kota Bharu, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kota Bharu?
At Kota Bharu's latitude of 6.1247911°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.86° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kota Bharu are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 6.1247911, 102.2378065. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kota Bharu (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Kota Bharu versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:03 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2025 | 7:03 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 27m |
| 2021 | 7:03 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 27m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kota Bharu today?
In Kota Bharu, the sun rises at exactly 7:03 AM and sets at 7:30 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 27m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kota Bharu today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kota Bharu runs from N/A to 7:32 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:01 PM and lasts until 7:28 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kota Bharu shift every day?
At Kota Bharu's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 473.86° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Kota Bharu at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:16 PM when the sun reaches -7.66. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kota Bharu, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kota Bharu changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 7:03 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:03 AM.