Sunrise & sunset times in Pyongyang, North Korea
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:10 and sets at 20:04 in Pyongyang. All times are shown in the Asia/Pyongyang timezone.
Today in Pyongyang
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Golden hour in Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Pyongyang (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Pyongyang’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:54 | 17:38 | 12:46 | 9h 43m |
| February | 07:28 | 18:13 | 12:51 | 10h 44m |
| March | 06:49 | 18:43 | 12:45 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:01 | 19:13 | 12:37 | 13h 12m |
| May | 05:24 | 19:42 | 12:33 | 14h 18m |
| June | 05:10 | 20:04 | 12:37 | 14h 53m |
| July | 05:23 | 20:02 | 12:42 | 14h 38m |
| August | 05:49 | 19:32 | 12:41 | 13h 42m |
| September | 06:17 | 18:46 | 12:32 | 12h 28m |
| October | 06:46 | 17:59 | 12:22 | 11h 12m |
| November | 07:19 | 17:23 | 12:21 | 10h 03m |
| December | 07:48 | 17:15 | 12:31 | 9h 26m |
Solar year in Pyongyang (2026)
Day length in Pyongyang swings by 5h 29m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Pyongyang
Longest day in Pyongyang: 14h 45m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 15m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 44m.
Moon tonight in Pyongyang
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 Pyongyang today?▼
The sun rises at 05:10 Asia/Pyongyang in Pyongyang, North Korea today.
What time is sunset in Pyongyang today?▼
The sun sets at 20:04 Asia/Pyongyang in Pyongyang today.
How long is the day in Pyongyang today?▼
Daylight in Pyongyang today lasts 14 hours and 53 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pyongyang?▼
The morning golden hour in Pyongyang runs from 04:38 to 05:50, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:24 to 20:36.
What is the timezone of Pyongyang?▼
Pyongyang 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 Pyongyang?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Pyongyang is 21 June 2026, with 14h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Pyongyang?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Pyongyang is 22 December 2026, with 9h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Pyongyang?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Pyongyang swings by 5h 29m.