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Kaohsiung, Taiwan: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, sunrise is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 5:26 PM (Asia/Taipei). The day lasts 11h 26m, solar noon is at 11:43 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:31 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:56 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 9:51 AM
Today’s solar times in Kaohsiung
Dawn
5:38 AM
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:31 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:56 PM
Sunset
5:26 PM
Dusk
5:49 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 26m
Solar noon
11:43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 26m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 6:01 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 25m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 18m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 56m |
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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kaohsiung today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Kaohsiung, Taiwan is at 6:01 AM and sunset is at 5:26 PM (Asia/Taipei).
How long is the day in Kaohsiung today?
Today in Kaohsiung, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 26m.
When is golden hour in Kaohsiung?
Morning golden hour in Kaohsiung ends at 6:31 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:56 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kaohsiung?
Solar noon in Kaohsiung is at 11:43 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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