Today in Dak Lak, Vietnam, the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 6:04 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 29m 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, Dak Lak is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Dak Lak
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Dak Lak runs from N/A to 6:03 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:04 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Dak Lak's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Dak Lak falls exactly at 11:49 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -14.25 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Dak Lak, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Dak Lak?
At Dak Lak's latitude of 12.8741856°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 106.33° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Dak Lak are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 12.8741856, 108.7979302. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Dak Lak (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 Dak Lak versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:34 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 29m |
| 2025 | 5:34 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 29m |
| 2021 | 5:34 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 29m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Dak Lak today?
In Dak Lak, the sun rises at exactly 5:34 AM and sets at 6:04 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 29m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Dak Lak today?
Today, morning golden hour in Dak Lak runs from N/A to 6:03 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:35 PM and lasts until 6:02 PM.
Why does sunrise in Dak Lak shift every day?
At Dak Lak's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 106.33° (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 Dak Lak at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:49 AM when the sun reaches -14.25. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Dak Lak, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Dak Lak 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 5:34 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:34 AM.