However, it may be bitter sweet, too, as China’s Chen Aisen, who won Olympic gold in Rio, finished second with 585.25 points. Chen won Olympic gold with 585.30.
Bronze went to China’s Yang Jian with 565.15, while Briton Matty Lee was 12th.
Daley’s medal took Great Britain’s tally from the diving pool to three.
Earlier on Saturday, Daley and Grace Reid earlier claimed silver in the mixed synchronised 3m springboard.
Daley immediately returned to training for his individual final, where he climbed to the top of the podium once more.