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What time is sunrise and sunset in Sandakan?

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

Today

Sunrise
5:53 AM
98° EDawn 5:32 AM

Sunrise in Sandakan was at 5:53:23 AM GMT+8 (9h 11m ago).

Sunset
5:53 PM
261° WDusk 6:14 PM

Sunset in Sandakan will be at 5:53:19 PM GMT+8 (in 2h 49m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:25 PM

Daylight
11h 59m
Darkness
9h 41m
Solar noon
11:53 AM
Sun altitude
40.3°
Sun direction
254° WSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
5:53 AM
99° EDawn 5:32 AM

Sunrise in Sandakan will be at 5:53:18 AM GMT+8 (in 14h 49m).

Sunset
5:52 PM
261° WDusk 6:13 PM

Sunset in Sandakan will be at 5:52:56 PM GMT+8 (in 26h 49m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Sandakan

Waxing Crescent
19% illuminated
Moonrise
9:26 AM
Moonset
9:25 PM

Calendar

Malaysia Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu5:55 AM5:59 PM12h 04m
2 Fri5:54 AM5:58 PM12h 03m
3 Sat5:54 AM5:58 PM12h 03m
4 Sun5:54 AM5:57 PM12h 03m
5 Mon5:54 AM5:57 PM12h 02m
6 Tue5:54 AM5:57 PM12h 02m
7 Wed5:54 AM5:56 PM12h 02m
8 Thu5:54 AM5:56 PM12h 02m
9 Fri5:53 AM5:55 PM12h 01m
10 Sat5:53 AM5:55 PM12h 01m
11 Sun5:53 AM5:54 PM12h 01m
12 Mon5:53 AM5:54 PM12h 00m
13 Tue5:53 AM5:54 PM12h 00m
14 Wed5:53 AM5:53 PM12h 00m
15 Thu5:53 AM5:53 PM11h 59m
Thursday, October 15
11h 59m 56s of daylight·−18s vs. yesterday·twilight 5:32 AM – 6:14 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a5:53 AM11:53 AM5:53 PMhorizon
Time
3:04 PM
Altitude
40.4°
Heading
254° WSW
Light
Daylight

3:04 PM, Daylight, altitude 40.4 degrees

16 Fri5:53 AM5:52 PM11h 59m
17 Sat5:53 AM5:52 PM11h 59m
18 Sun5:53 AM5:52 PM11h 59m
19 Mon5:53 AM5:51 PM11h 58m
20 Tue5:53 AM5:51 PM11h 58m
21 Wed5:53 AM5:51 PM11h 58m
22 Thu5:53 AM5:50 PM11h 57m
23 Fri5:53 AM5:50 PM11h 57m
24 Sat5:53 AM5:50 PM11h 57m
25 Sun5:53 AM5:50 PM11h 57m
26 Mon5:53 AM5:49 PM11h 56m
27 Tue5:53 AM5:49 PM11h 56m
28 Wed5:53 AM5:49 PM11h 56m
29 Thu5:53 AM5:49 PM11h 55m
30 Fri5:53 AM5:49 PM11h 55m
31 Sat5:53 AM5:48 PM11h 55m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Sandakan from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Sandakan, Malaysia

What time does the sun rise in Sandakan today?
Sunrise in Sandakan today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 5:53 AM. The sun comes up in the E.
What time does the sun set in Sandakan today?
Sunset today is at 5:53 PM, after 11h 59m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Sandakan tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:14 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:02 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Sandakan, Malaysia?
The longest day of 2026 in Sandakan is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 12h 27m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Sandakan, Malaysia?
The shortest day of 2026 in Sandakan, Sabah is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 11h 47m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Sandakan get in summer than in winter?
Sandakan gets 0h 40m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (12h 27m against 11h 47m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 07m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Sandakan?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Sandakan is on Sunday, May 24, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:51 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Sandakan?
The latest sunset is on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:26 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Sandakan?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, with the sun down by 5:47 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Sandakan?
The latest sunrise is on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM.
Does Sandakan observe daylight saving time?
No. Sandakan stays on Malaysia Time (UTC+8) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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