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Kaohsiung Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Taiwan
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 11, 2026 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, sunrise is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 6:08 PM (Asia/Taipei). The day lasts 12h 23m, solar noon is at 11:57 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:15 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 3:34 PM
Today’s solar times in Kaohsiung
Dawn
5:22 AM
Sunrise
5:45 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:15 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:38 PM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Dusk
6:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 23m
Solar noon
11:57 AM
Coordinates
22.6163, 120.3133
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 22.6163, longitude 120.3133, and the Asia/Taipei time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kaohsiung over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 23m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 5:45 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 22m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 5:47 AM | 6:01 PM | 12h 14m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 5:54 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 44m |
What these times mean
Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:42 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 53m |
| February | 6:32 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 24m |
| March | 6:09 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:40 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:20 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 13m |
| June | 5:15 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 31m |
| July | 5:23 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 24m |
| August | 5:36 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 56m |
| September | 5:46 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 5:56 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:12 AM | 5:16 PM | 11h 04m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:14 AM
June 4
Latest sunset
6:48 PM
June 25
Longest day
13h 31m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 45m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is at 5:45 AM and sunset is at 6:08 PM (Asia/Taipei).
How long is the day in Kaohsiung today?
Today in Kaohsiung, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 23m.
When is golden hour in Kaohsiung?
Morning golden hour in Kaohsiung ends at 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:38 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kaohsiung?
Solar noon in Kaohsiung is at 11:57 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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