Today in Ban Phai, Thailand, the sun rises at 5:43 AM and sets at 6:46 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 2m 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, Ban Phai is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Ban Phai
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Ban Phai runs from N/A to 6:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:15 PM and lasts until 6:46 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Ban Phai's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Ban Phai falls exactly at 12:15 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -3.99 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ban Phai, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Ban Phai?
At Ban Phai's latitude of 16.0595155°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.90° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Ban Phai are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 16.0595155, 102.7254663. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Ban Phai (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 Ban Phai versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:43 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 2m |
| 2025 | 5:43 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 2m |
| 2021 | 5:43 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 2m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Ban Phai today?
In Ban Phai, the sun rises at exactly 5:43 AM and sets at 6:46 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 2m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Ban Phai today?
Today, morning golden hour in Ban Phai runs from N/A to 6:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:15 PM and lasts until 6:43 PM.
Why does sunrise in Ban Phai shift every day?
At Ban Phai's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.90° (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 Ban Phai at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:15 PM when the sun reaches -3.99. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Ban Phai, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Ban Phai 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 5:43 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:43 AM.