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Sunrise and sunset in Seoul, South Korea
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:38 AM–7:14 AM and 5:25 PM–6:00 PM
Times are local time in Seoul. Current time in Seoul →
Sunrise and sunset in Seoul through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 50m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:40 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 17m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 5:36 PM | 10h 39m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 11m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 5:15 PM | 9h 47m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 35m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 37m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:47 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 50m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:37 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 18m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 47m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 20m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:54 PM | 12h 35m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 8m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 43m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 10m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 34m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 44m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:15 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 43m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 32m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 7:42 PM | 14h 6m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 39m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 2m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 29m |
Calculated for 37.55°N, 126.97°E, including daylight saving time where Seoul uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Seoul this year
- Longest day: June 22 (14h 45m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 34m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:11 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 7:58 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Seoul today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:38 AM and sets at 6:00 PM in Seoul, giving 11 hours 22 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Seoul?
The longest day in Seoul in 2026 is June 22, with 14 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Seoul?
The shortest day in Seoul in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Seoul?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:11 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 7:58 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Seoul?
Today, golden hour in Seoul is from sunrise (6:38 AM) to 7:14 AM in the morning, and from 5:25 PM to sunset (6:00 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.