Sunrise & sunset times in Gwangju, South Korea
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:17 and sets at 19:48 in Gwangju. All times are shown in the Asia/Seoul timezone.
Today in Gwangju
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Golden hour in Gwangju 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 Gwangju when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Gwangju (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Gwangju’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:40 | 17:43 | 12:41 | 10h 02m |
| February | 07:18 | 18:14 | 12:46 | 10h 55m |
| March | 06:43 | 18:39 | 12:41 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:00 | 19:04 | 12:32 | 13h 03m |
| May | 05:28 | 19:28 | 12:28 | 14h 00m |
| June | 05:17 | 19:48 | 12:32 | 14h 30m |
| July | 05:29 | 19:47 | 12:38 | 14h 18m |
| August | 05:51 | 19:21 | 12:36 | 13h 29m |
| September | 06:14 | 18:39 | 12:27 | 12h 25m |
| October | 06:38 | 17:57 | 12:18 | 11h 19m |
| November | 07:06 | 17:26 | 12:16 | 10h 20m |
| December | 07:32 | 17:21 | 12:27 | 9h 48m |
Solar year in Gwangju (2026)
Day length in Gwangju swings by 4h 44m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Gwangju
Longest day in Gwangju: 14h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 21m.
Moon tonight in Gwangju
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 Gwangju today?▼
The sun rises at 05:17 Asia/Seoul in Gwangju, South Korea today.
What time is sunset in Gwangju today?▼
The sun sets at 19:48 Asia/Seoul in Gwangju today.
How long is the day in Gwangju today?▼
Daylight in Gwangju today lasts 14 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gwangju?▼
The morning golden hour in Gwangju runs from 04:47 to 05:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:10 to 20:17.
What is the timezone of Gwangju?▼
Gwangju uses the Asia/Seoul timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Gwangju?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Gwangju is 21 June 2026, with 14h 32m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Gwangju?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Gwangju is 22 December 2026, with 9h 47m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Gwangju?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Gwangju swings by 4h 44m.