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Kowloon Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Hong Kong SAR China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On October 13, 2026 in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China, sunrise is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 6:01 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong). The day lasts 11h 42m, solar noon is at 12:10 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:49 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:31 PM.
Local date
October 13, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Oct 13, 2026, 3:15 AM
Today’s solar times in Kowloon
Dawn
5:57 AM
Sunrise
6:19 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:49 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:31 PM
Sunset
6:01 PM
Dusk
6:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 42m
Solar noon
12:10 PM
Coordinates
22.3167, 114.1833
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 22.3167, longitude 114.1833, and the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kowloon over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 13, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 42m |
| TomorrowOct 14, 2026 | 6:20 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 41m |
| +1 weekOct 20, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 34m |
| +1 monthNov 12, 2026 | 6:34 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 08m |
What these times mean
Kowloon 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 Kowloon 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 24m |
| 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 | 5:48 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 23m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 6:56 PM | 12h 55m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:29 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
5:39 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
7:12 PM
June 26
Longest day
13h 30m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 46m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kowloon 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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
How to find golden hour for your photo shoot
Find warm, low-angle light using your location, date and Sun position. Check terrain and weather, then choose camera settings for the photograph you want.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kowloon today?
On October 13, 2026, sunrise in Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR China is at 6:19 AM and sunset is at 6:01 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong).
How long is the day in Kowloon today?
Today in Kowloon, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 42m.
When is golden hour in Kowloon?
Morning golden hour in Kowloon ends at 6:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:31 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kowloon?
Solar noon in Kowloon is at 12:10 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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