Where to Watch the Best Sunsets on Koh Rong & Koh Rong Sanloem (2026)

Last fact-checked: October 2026

Because Koh Touch, Long Set (4K Beach), Pagoda Beach, Coconut Beach, and Saracen Bay all face east or south-east toward the Cambodian mainland, they get spectacular sunrises—but to watch the fiery tropical sun sink directly into the Gulf of Thailand, you need to head to the west coast between 17:00 and 18:15.

Top 5 Sunset Spots Across Both Islands

Here are the five best places to catch golden hour:

• 1. Sok San Beach / 7 km Long Beach (Koh Rong West Coast): The undisputed #1 sunset spot on Koh Rong. Ride 15 minutes by scooter from Koh Touch/Long Set across the island to Sok San Village or Long Beach Resort, where the entire 7-kilometer white-sand bay faces dead west.
• 2. Sunset Boat Cruise from Koh Touch: Every afternoon boat trip ($20–$25) rounds the southern tip of Koh Rong to anchor off Long Beach between 17:00 and 18:15 so you can watch the sunset from the upper deck with a cold drink and BBQ.
• 3. Lonely Beach & Northern Headland (Koh Rong North): At the northern tip of Koh Rong, the western end of Lonely Beach catches glowing pink and orange skies reflecting off calm reef waters.
• 4. Lazy Beach (Koh Rong Sanloem): A flat 25-minute jungle walk west from Saracen Bay brings you to Lazy Beach's beachfront bar looking straight out to the open western horizon.
• 5. Sunset Beach / Kamakama (Koh Rong Sanloem): A 40-minute hike over the ridge from Saracen Bay rewards you with dramatic cliffside and beach sunset views.

What Time Is Sunset on Koh Rong?

Because Cambodia sits close to the equator (around 10.7° N latitude), sunset times vary by less than 40 minutes across the entire year: expect sunset around 17:40–17:55 in November–January and 18:15–18:25 in May–July. Aim to arrive at your west-coast spot by 17:00.

Sok San Sunset Beach (West Coast)

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