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Hong Kong Island Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Hong Kong SAR China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR China, sunrise is at 6:13 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:16 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:44 PM
Today’s solar times in Hong Kong Island
Dawn
5:51 AM
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:19 PM
Dusk
6:42 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:16 PM
Coordinates
22.2630, 114.1842
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 22.2630, longitude 114.1842, and the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Hong Kong Island over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 57m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 29m |
What these times mean
Hong Kong Island changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Hong Kong Island throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 55m |
| February | 6:56 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 25m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:04 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 12m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 29m |
| July | 5:49 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 22m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 55m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:20 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 47m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:40 AM
May 29
Latest sunset
7:12 PM
June 27
Longest day
13h 30m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 46m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Hong Kong Island with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2042 | 10:17 AM | 106.1% |
| Apr 11, 2070 | 10:36 AM | 104.7% |
| Jan 27, 2074 | 2:44 PM | 98% |
| Jul 24, 2074 | 11:10 AM | 98.4% |
| Jun 22, 2085 | 11:21 AM | 97% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong Island today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong SAR China is at 6:13 AM and sunset is at 6:19 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong).
How long is the day in Hong Kong Island today?
Today in Hong Kong Island, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Hong Kong Island?
Morning golden hour in Hong Kong Island ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Hong Kong Island?
Solar noon in Hong Kong Island is at 12:16 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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