Today in Chiang Khong, Thailand, the sun rises at 5:44 AM and sets at 7:03 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 18m 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, Chiang Khong is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chiang Khong
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chiang Khong runs from N/A to 6:16 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:31 PM and lasts until 7:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Chiang Khong's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chiang Khong falls exactly at 12:24 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -0.24 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chiang Khong, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chiang Khong?
At Chiang Khong's latitude of 20.2607827°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.28° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chiang Khong are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 20.2607827, 100.406888. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chiang Khong (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 Chiang Khong versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:44 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 18m |
| 2025 | 5:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 18m |
| 2021 | 5:45 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 18m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chiang Khong today?
In Chiang Khong, the sun rises at exactly 5:44 AM and sets at 7:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 18m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chiang Khong today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chiang Khong runs from N/A to 6:16 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:31 PM and lasts until 7:01 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chiang Khong shift every day?
At Chiang Khong's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.28° (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 Chiang Khong at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:24 PM when the sun reaches -0.24. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chiang Khong, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Chiang Khong 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 5:45 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:45 AM.