Today in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, the sun rises at 5:48 AM and sets at 6:46 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 58m 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, Nakhon Ratchasima is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Nakhon Ratchasima
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Nakhon Ratchasima runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:16 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, Nakhon Ratchasima's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Nakhon Ratchasima falls exactly at 12:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -3.90 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nakhon Ratchasima, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Nakhon Ratchasima?
At Nakhon Ratchasima's latitude of 14.9749389°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.64° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Nakhon Ratchasima are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 14.9749389, 102.0981358. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Nakhon Ratchasima (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 Nakhon Ratchasima versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:48 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 58m |
| 2025 | 5:48 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 58m |
| 2021 | 5:48 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 58m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Nakhon Ratchasima today?
In Nakhon Ratchasima, the sun rises at exactly 5:48 AM and sets at 6:46 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 58m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Nakhon Ratchasima today?
Today, morning golden hour in Nakhon Ratchasima runs from N/A to 6:18 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:16 PM and lasts until 6:44 PM.
Why does sunrise in Nakhon Ratchasima shift every day?
At Nakhon Ratchasima's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 474.64° (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 Nakhon Ratchasima at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:17 PM when the sun reaches -3.90. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Nakhon Ratchasima, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Nakhon Ratchasima 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 5:48 AM.