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Sunrise and sunset in Taipei, Taiwan
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 5:52 AM–6:22 AM and 5:00 PM–5:30 PM
Times are local time in Taipei. Current time in Taipei →
Sunrise and sunset in Taipei through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 56m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 5:29 PM | 11h 36m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 5:15 PM | 11h 13m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 56m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 42m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:32 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 36m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 6:40 AM | 5:16 PM | 10h 36m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 44m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 1m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 18m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 38m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 58m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:10 PM | 12h 23m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 6:16 PM | 12h 43m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 6:24 PM | 13h 5m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 21m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:05 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 35m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:05 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 41m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:08 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 40m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:14 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 34m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:22 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 19m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:28 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 2m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 6:15 PM | 12h 40m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:41 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 20m |
Calculated for 25.05°N, 121.50°E, including daylight saving time where Taipei uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Taipei this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 42m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 35m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:04 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 6:49 PM on June 30
Questions
What time is sunrise in Taipei today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 5:52 AM and sets at 5:30 PM in Taipei, giving 11 hours 39 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Taipei?
The longest day in Taipei in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 42 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Taipei?
The shortest day in Taipei in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Taipei?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:04 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 6:49 PM on June 30. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Taipei?
Today, golden hour in Taipei is from sunrise (5:52 AM) to 6:22 AM in the morning, and from 5:00 PM to sunset (5:30 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.