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What time is sunrise and sunset in Butterworth?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Butterworth, Penang. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:04 AM
105° ESEDawn 6:43 AM

Sunrise in Butterworth was at 7:04:34 AM GMT+8 (5h 45m ago).

Sunset
6:59 PM
255° WSWDusk 7:21 PM

Sunset in Butterworth will be at 6:59:36 PM GMT+8 (in 6h 10m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 6:31 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Butterworth
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:51 – 7:33 AM6:31 – 7:12 PM
Blue hour6:43 – 6:51 AM7:12 – 7:21 PM
Daylight
11h 55m
−14s vs. yesterday
Darkness
9h 42m
Solar noon
1:02 PM
Sun altitude
69.0°
Sun direction
172° S
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:04 AM
106° ESEDawn 6:43 AM

Sunrise in Butterworth will be at 7:04:42 AM GMT+8 (in 18h 15m).

Sunset
6:59 PM
254° WSWDusk 7:21 PM

Sunset in Butterworth will be at 6:59:30 PM GMT+8 (in 30h 10m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Butterworth

Waning Crescent
26% illuminated
Moonrise
2:53 AM
Moonset
3:20 PM

Calendar

Malaysia Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:04 AM6:59 PM11h 55m
2 Mon7:04 AM6:59 PM11h 55m
3 Tue7:04 AM6:59 PM11h 55m
4 Wed7:04 AM6:59 PM11h 55m
Wednesday, November 4
11h 55m 02s of daylight·−14s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:43 AM – 7:21 PM
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Time
12:50 PM
Altitude
69.0°
Heading
172° S
Light
Daylight

12:50 PM, Daylight, altitude 69.0 degrees

5 Thu7:04 AM6:59 PM11h 54m
6 Fri7:04 AM6:59 PM11h 54m
7 Sat7:05 AM6:59 PM11h 54m
8 Sun7:05 AM6:59 PM11h 54m
9 Mon7:05 AM6:59 PM11h 53m
10 Tue7:05 AM6:59 PM11h 53m
11 Wed7:05 AM6:59 PM11h 53m
12 Thu7:05 AM6:59 PM11h 53m
13 Fri7:06 AM6:59 PM11h 53m
14 Sat7:06 AM6:59 PM11h 52m
15 Sun7:06 AM6:59 PM11h 52m
16 Mon7:07 AM6:59 PM11h 52m
17 Tue7:07 AM6:59 PM11h 52m
18 Wed7:07 AM6:59 PM11h 52m
19 Thu7:07 AM6:59 PM11h 51m
20 Fri7:08 AM6:59 PM11h 51m
21 Sat7:08 AM7:00 PM11h 51m
22 Sun7:08 AM7:00 PM11h 51m
23 Mon7:09 AM7:00 PM11h 51m
24 Tue7:09 AM7:00 PM11h 51m
25 Wed7:09 AM7:00 PM11h 50m
26 Thu7:10 AM7:01 PM11h 50m
27 Fri7:10 AM7:01 PM11h 50m
28 Sat7:11 AM7:01 PM11h 50m
29 Sun7:11 AM7:01 PM11h 50m
30 Mon7:11 AM7:02 PM11h 50m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Butterworth from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Butterworth, Malaysia

What time does the sun rise in Butterworth today?
Sunrise in Butterworth today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 7:04 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Butterworth today?
Sunset today is at 6:59 PM, after 11h 55m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Butterworth tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:21 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:10 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Butterworth, Malaysia?
The longest day of 2026 in Butterworth is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 26m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Butterworth, Malaysia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Butterworth, Penang is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 48m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Butterworth get in summer than in winter?
Butterworth gets 0h 37m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 26m against 11h 48m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Butterworth?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Butterworth is on Friday, May 22, 2026, when the sun comes up at 7:03 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Butterworth?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:36 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Butterworth?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, with the sun down by 6:59 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Butterworth?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:35 AM.
Does Butterworth observe daylight saving time?
No. Butterworth stays on Malaysia Time (UTC+8) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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