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Seoul, South Korea: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Seoul, South Korea. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea, sunrise is at 6:51 AM and sunset is at 5:43 PM (Asia/Seoul). The day lasts 10h 52m, solar noon is at 12:17 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:27 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:06 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+9
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 5:16 PM
Today’s solar times in Seoul
Dawn
6:24 AM
Sunrise
6:51 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:27 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:06 PM
Sunset
5:43 PM
Dusk
6:09 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 52m
Solar noon
12:17 PM
Coordinates
37.5660, 126.9784
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 37.5660, longitude 126.9784, and the Asia/Seoul time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Seoul over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 52m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 49m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 37m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 55m |
What these times mean
Seoul 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 Seoul throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 50m |
| February | 7:23 AM | 6:11 PM | 10h 48m |
| March | 6:45 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:59 AM | 7:07 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 5:24 AM | 7:34 PM | 14h 10m |
| June | 5:11 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 44m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 31m |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 6:40 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 11m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 35m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:11 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
7:58 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 46m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 34m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Seoul 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% |
| Jul 2, 2057 | 8:40 AM | 94.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Seoul today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Seoul, South Korea is at 6:51 AM and sunset is at 5:43 PM (Asia/Seoul).
How long is the day in Seoul today?
Today in Seoul, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 52m.
When is golden hour in Seoul?
Morning golden hour in Seoul ends at 7:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:06 PM.
What time is solar noon in Seoul?
Solar noon in Seoul is at 12:17 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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