Today in Chiang Rai, Thailand, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 7:05 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 16m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Chiang Rai is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chiang Rai
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chiang Rai runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:33 PM and lasts until 7:05 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Chiang Rai's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chiang Rai falls exactly at 12:27 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 0.19 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chiang Rai, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chiang Rai?
At Chiang Rai's latitude of 19.7589517°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.03° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chiang Rai are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 19.7589517, 99.6734592. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chiang Rai (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 Rai versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:48 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 16m |
| 2025 | 5:48 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 16m |
| 2021 | 5:49 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 16m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chiang Rai today?
In Chiang Rai, the sun rises at exactly 5:48 AM and sets at 7:05 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 16m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chiang Rai today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chiang Rai runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:33 PM and lasts until 7:03 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chiang Rai shift every day?
At Chiang Rai's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.03° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Chiang Rai at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:27 PM when the sun reaches 0.19. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chiang Rai, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Chiang Rai 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 5:48 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:49 AM.