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Gwangju Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | South Korea
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Gwangju, South Korea, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 25, 2026 in Gwangju, South Korea, sunrise is at 6:23 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (Asia/Seoul). The day lasts 12h 04m, solar noon is at 12:25 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:56 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:54 PM.
Local date
September 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Last refreshed
Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 PM
Today’s solar times in Gwangju
Dawn
5:58 AM
Sunrise
6:23 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:56 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:54 PM
Sunset
6:27 PM
Dusk
6:53 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 04m
Solar noon
12:25 PM
Coordinates
35.1547, 126.9156
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 35.1547, longitude 126.9156, and the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Gwangju over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 25, 2026 | 6:23 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 04m |
| TomorrowSep 26, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 02m |
| +1 weekOct 2, 2026 | 6:28 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 49m |
| +1 monthOct 25, 2026 | 6:47 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 00m |
What these times mean
Gwangju 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 Gwangju throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:41 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 02m |
| February | 7:20 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 55m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:02 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:30 AM | 7:29 PM | 14h 00m |
| June | 5:18 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 30m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 19m |
| August | 5:52 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 6:16 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:38 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:34 AM | 5:22 PM | 9h 48m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:18 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
7:51 PM
June 21
Longest day
14h 32m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 47m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Gwangju 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% |
| Apr 20, 2042 | 11:17 AM | 106.1% |
| Jan 26, 2047 | 10:33 AM | 89.1% |
| Sep 3, 2062 | 5:54 PM | 97.5% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gwangju today?
On September 25, 2026, sunrise in Gwangju, South Korea is at 6:23 AM and sunset is at 6:27 PM (Asia/Seoul).
How long is the day in Gwangju today?
Today in Gwangju, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 04m.
When is golden hour in Gwangju?
Morning golden hour in Gwangju ends at 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:54 PM.
What time is solar noon in Gwangju?
Solar noon in Gwangju is at 12:25 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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