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Taipei, Taiwan: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Taipei, Taiwan. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Taipei, Taiwan, sunrise is at 5:58 AM and sunset is at 5:19 PM (Asia/Taipei). The day lasts 11h 21m, solar noon is at 11:39 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:29 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:48 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 7:53 PM
Today’s solar times in Taipei
Dawn
5:35 AM
Sunrise
5:58 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:29 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:48 PM
Sunset
5:19 PM
Dusk
5:42 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 21m
Solar noon
11:39 AM
Coordinates
25.0531, 121.5264
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 25.0531, longitude 121.5264, and the Asia/Taipei time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Taipei over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:19 PM | 11h 21m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 5:18 PM | 11h 20m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:02 AM | 5:14 PM | 11h 12m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 47m |
What these times mean
Taipei 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 Taipei throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:41 AM | 5:26 PM | 10h 44m |
| February | 6:30 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 19m |
| March | 6:05 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:33 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 44m |
| May | 5:11 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 21m |
| June | 5:05 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 41m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 33m |
| August | 5:28 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 02m |
| September | 5:41 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 36m |
| November | 6:11 AM | 5:08 PM | 10h 56m |
| December | 6:32 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 36m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:04 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
6:49 PM
July 3
Longest day
13h 42m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 35m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Taipei 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 Taipei today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Taipei, Taiwan is at 5:58 AM and sunset is at 5:19 PM (Asia/Taipei).
How long is the day in Taipei today?
Today in Taipei, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 21m.
When is golden hour in Taipei?
Morning golden hour in Taipei ends at 6:29 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:48 PM.
What time is solar noon in Taipei?
Solar noon in Taipei is at 11:39 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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