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New Territories Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Hong Kong SAR China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in New Territories, Hong Kong SAR China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 23, 2026 in New Territories, Hong Kong SAR China, sunrise is at 6:13 AM and sunset is at 6:21 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong). The day lasts 12h 08m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:43 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:51 PM.
Local date
September 23, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Sep 23, 2026, 3:47 PM
Today’s solar times in New Territories
Dawn
5:51 AM
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:43 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:51 PM
Sunset
6:21 PM
Dusk
6:43 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 08m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
22.4244, 114.1110
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 22.4244, longitude 114.1110, and the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in New Territories over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 23, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 08m |
| TomorrowSep 24, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 06m |
| +1 weekSep 30, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 59m |
| +1 monthOct 23, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 30m |
What these times mean
New Territories 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 New Territories throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:06 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 54m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 24m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:05 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 12m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 30m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 23m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 55m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:20 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 6:56 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:39 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
7:13 PM
June 30
Longest day
13h 30m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 46m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from New Territories 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 New Territories today?
On September 23, 2026, sunrise in New Territories, Hong Kong SAR China is at 6:13 AM and sunset is at 6:21 PM (Asia/Hong_Kong).
How long is the day in New Territories today?
Today in New Territories, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 08m.
When is golden hour in New Territories?
Morning golden hour in New Territories ends at 6:43 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:51 PM.
What time is solar noon in New Territories?
Solar noon in New Territories is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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