Sunrise & sunset times in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 19:08 in Hong Kong. All times are shown in the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone.
Today in Hong Kong
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Golden hour in Hong Kong today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Hong Kong when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Hong Kong (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Hong Kong’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:05 | 18:00 | 12:32 | 10h 55m |
| February | 06:54 | 18:20 | 12:37 | 11h 25m |
| March | 06:32 | 18:32 | 12:32 | 12h 00m |
| April | 06:03 | 18:43 | 12:23 | 12h 39m |
| May | 05:43 | 18:55 | 12:19 | 13h 12m |
| June | 05:39 | 19:08 | 12:23 | 13h 29m |
| July | 05:48 | 19:10 | 12:29 | 13h 22m |
| August | 06:00 | 18:54 | 12:27 | 12h 54m |
| September | 06:09 | 18:26 | 12:18 | 12h 16m |
| October | 06:19 | 17:58 | 12:09 | 11h 39m |
| November | 06:35 | 17:40 | 12:07 | 11h 04m |
| December | 06:54 | 17:41 | 12:18 | 10h 47m |
Solar year in Hong Kong (2026)
Day length in Hong Kong swings by 2h 44m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Hong Kong
Longest day in Hong Kong: 13h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 22m.
Moon tonight in Hong Kong
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Hong Kong today?▼
The sun rises at 05:39 Asia/Hong_Kong in Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China today.
What time is sunset in Hong Kong today?▼
The sun sets at 19:08 Asia/Hong_Kong in Hong Kong today.
How long is the day in Hong Kong today?▼
Daylight in Hong Kong today lasts 13 hours and 29 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hong Kong?▼
The morning golden hour in Hong Kong runs from 05:14 to 06:11, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:36 to 19:33.
What is the timezone of Hong Kong?▼
Hong Kong uses the Asia/Hong_Kong timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Hong Kong?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Hong Kong is 21 June 2026, with 13h 30m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Hong Kong?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Hong Kong is 22 December 2026, with 10h 46m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Hong Kong?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Hong Kong swings by 2h 44m.