Today in Khon Kaen, Thailand, the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 6:32 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 36m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Khon Kaen is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Khon Kaen
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Khon Kaen runs from N/A to 6:24 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:03 PM and lasts until 6:32 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Khon Kaen's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Khon Kaen falls exactly at 12:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -7.50 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Khon Kaen, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Khon Kaen?
At Khon Kaen's latitude of 16.6022387°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 105.13° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Khon Kaen are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 16.6022387, 102.6352933. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Khon Kaen (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 Khon Kaen versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:55 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 36m |
| 2025 | 5:55 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 36m |
| 2021 | 5:55 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 36m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Khon Kaen today?
In Khon Kaen, the sun rises at exactly 5:55 AM and sets at 6:32 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 36m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Khon Kaen today?
Today, morning golden hour in Khon Kaen runs from N/A to 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:03 PM and lasts until 6:30 PM.
Why does sunrise in Khon Kaen shift every day?
At Khon Kaen's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 105.13° (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 Khon Kaen at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:14 PM when the sun reaches -7.50. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Khon Kaen, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Khon Kaen 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 5:55 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:55 AM.