Sunrise & sunset times in Sunch’ŏn, North Korea
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:20 and sets at 20:03 in Sunch’ŏn. All times are shown in the Asia/Pyongyang timezone.
Today in Sunch’ŏn
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Sunch’ŏn 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 Sunch’ŏn when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sunch’ŏn (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sunch’ŏn’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:54 | 17:36 | 12:45 | 9h 41m |
| February | 07:28 | 18:12 | 12:50 | 10h 43m |
| March | 06:48 | 18:42 | 12:45 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:59 | 19:13 | 12:36 | 13h 13m |
| May | 05:22 | 19:42 | 12:32 | 14h 19m |
| June | 05:08 | 20:04 | 12:36 | 14h 56m |
| July | 05:21 | 20:02 | 12:42 | 14h 41m |
| August | 05:48 | 19:32 | 12:40 | 13h 44m |
| September | 06:17 | 18:45 | 12:31 | 12h 28m |
| October | 06:45 | 17:57 | 12:22 | 11h 12m |
| November | 07:19 | 17:21 | 12:20 | 10h 02m |
| December | 07:48 | 17:13 | 12:31 | 9h 24m |
Solar year in Sunch’ŏn (2026)
Day length in Sunch’ŏn swings by 5h 34m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sunch’ŏn
Longest day in Sunch’ŏn: 14h 47m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 13m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 33m.
Moon tonight in Sunch’ŏn
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Sunch’ŏn today?▼
The sun rises at 05:20 Asia/Pyongyang in Sunch’ŏn, North Korea today.
What time is sunset in Sunch’ŏn today?▼
The sun sets at 20:03 Asia/Pyongyang in Sunch’ŏn today.
How long is the day in Sunch’ŏn today?▼
Daylight in Sunch’ŏn today lasts 14 hours and 42 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sunch’ŏn?▼
The morning golden hour in Sunch’ŏn runs from 04:49 to 06:00, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:23 to 20:34.
What is the timezone of Sunch’ŏn?▼
Sunch’ŏn 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 Sunch’ŏn?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sunch’ŏn is 21 June 2026, with 14h 57m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sunch’ŏn?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sunch’ŏn is 22 December 2026, with 9h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sunch’ŏn?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sunch’ŏn swings by 5h 34m.