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Pyongyang, North Korea: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Pyongyang, North Korea. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 17, 2026 in Pyongyang, North Korea, sunrise is at 6:48 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (Asia/Pyongyang). The day lasts 11h 09m, solar noon is at 12:23 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:25 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:21 PM.
Local date
October 17, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Last refreshed
Oct 17, 2026, 5:25 AM
Today’s solar times in Pyongyang
Dawn
6:22 AM
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:25 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:21 PM
Sunset
5:58 PM
Dusk
6:25 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 09m
Solar noon
12:23 PM
Coordinates
39.0339, 125.7543
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.0339, longitude 125.7543, and the Asia/Pyongyang time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Pyongyang over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 17, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 09m |
| TomorrowOct 18, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 07m |
| +1 weekOct 24, 2026 | 6:56 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 52m |
| +1 monthNov 16, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 03m |
What these times mean
Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 43m |
| February | 7:30 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 44m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 12m |
| May | 5:26 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 17m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 8:05 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 5:24 AM | 8:03 PM | 14h 40m |
| August | 5:51 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 44m |
| September | 6:19 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 6:46 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 05m |
| December | 7:49 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 27m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:11 AM
June 15
Latest sunset
8:08 PM
June 27
Longest day
14h 55m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 25m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Pyongyang with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2035 | 10:56 AM | 103.2% |
| Oct 25, 2041 | 10:36 AM | 94.7% |
| Jan 26, 2047 | 10:33 AM | 89.1% |
| Jul 2, 2057 | 8:40 AM | 94.6% |
| Sep 3, 2062 | 5:54 PM | 97.5% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pyongyang today?
On October 17, 2026, sunrise in Pyongyang, North Korea is at 6:48 AM and sunset is at 5:58 PM (Asia/Pyongyang).
How long is the day in Pyongyang today?
Today in Pyongyang, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 09m.
When is golden hour in Pyongyang?
Morning golden hour in Pyongyang ends at 7:25 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:21 PM.
What time is solar noon in Pyongyang?
Solar noon in Pyongyang is at 12:23 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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