Today in Krabi, Thailand, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 6:38 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 20m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Krabi is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Krabi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Krabi runs from N/A to 6:45 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:10 PM and lasts until 6:38 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Krabi's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Krabi falls exactly at 12:28 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -6.36 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Krabi, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Krabi?
At Krabi's latitude of 8.1111653°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 102.96° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Krabi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 8.1111653, 99.1097298. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Krabi (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 Krabi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 20m |
| 2025 | 6:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 20m |
| 2021 | 6:17 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Krabi today?
In Krabi, the sun rises at exactly 6:17 AM and sets at 6:38 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Krabi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Krabi runs from N/A to 6:45 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:10 PM and lasts until 6:36 PM.
Why does sunrise in Krabi shift every day?
At Krabi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 102.96° (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 Krabi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:28 PM when the sun reaches -6.36. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Krabi, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Krabi 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 6:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:17 AM.