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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 August 9, 2026 in Gwangju, South Korea, sunrise is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 7:30 PM (Asia/Seoul). The day lasts 13h 42m, solar noon is at 12:39 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:23 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:55 PM.
Local date
August 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Updated hourly
Asia/Seoul
Today’s solar times in Gwangju
Dawn
5:20 AM
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:23 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:55 PM
Sunset
7:30 PM
Dusk
7:57 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 42m
Solar noon
12:39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 9, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 7:30 PM | 13h 42m |
| TomorrowAug 10, 2026 | 5:49 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 40m |
| +1 weekAug 16, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 29m |
| +1 monthSep 8, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 42m |
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
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gwangju today?
On August 9, 2026, sunrise in Gwangju, South Korea is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 7:30 PM (Asia/Seoul).
How long is the day in Gwangju today?
Today in Gwangju, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 42m.
When is golden hour in Gwangju?
Morning golden hour in Gwangju ends at 6:23 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:55 PM.
What time is solar noon in Gwangju?
Solar noon in Gwangju is at 12:39 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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