Sunrise & sunset times in Kaesŏng, North Korea
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:45 and sets at 17:51 in Kaesŏng. All times are shown in the Asia/Pyongyang timezone.
Today in Kaesŏng
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kaesŏng 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 Kaesŏng when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kaesŏng (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kaesŏng’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:48 | 17:37 | 12:43 | 9h 49m |
| February | 07:24 | 18:12 | 12:47 | 10h 47m |
| March | 06:45 | 18:40 | 12:42 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:59 | 19:09 | 12:33 | 13h 10m |
| May | 05:23 | 19:36 | 12:30 | 14h 12m |
| June | 05:10 | 19:57 | 12:34 | 14h 47m |
| July | 05:23 | 19:56 | 12:39 | 14h 33m |
| August | 05:48 | 19:27 | 12:38 | 13h 38m |
| September | 06:15 | 18:42 | 12:29 | 12h 27m |
| October | 06:41 | 17:56 | 12:19 | 11h 14m |
| November | 07:13 | 17:22 | 12:18 | 10h 08m |
| December | 07:42 | 17:15 | 12:28 | 9h 33m |
Solar year in Kaesŏng (2026)
Day length in Kaesŏng swings by 5h 16m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kaesŏng
Longest day in Kaesŏng: 14h 38m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 22m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 50m.
Moon tonight in Kaesŏng
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Kaesŏng today?▼
The sun rises at 06:45 Asia/Pyongyang in Kaesŏng, North Korea today.
What time is sunset in Kaesŏng today?▼
The sun sets at 17:51 Asia/Pyongyang in Kaesŏng today.
How long is the day in Kaesŏng today?▼
Daylight in Kaesŏng today lasts 11 hours and 5 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kaesŏng?▼
The morning golden hour in Kaesŏng runs from 06:19 to 07:21, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:15 to 18:17.
What is the timezone of Kaesŏng?▼
Kaesŏng uses the Asia/Pyongyang timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kaesŏng?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kaesŏng is 21 June 2026, with 14h 48m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kaesŏng?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kaesŏng is 22 December 2026, with 9h 32m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kaesŏng?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kaesŏng swings by 5h 16m.
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