Sunrise & sunset times in Seoul, South Korea
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 18:11 in Seoul. All times are shown in the Asia/Seoul timezone.
Today in Seoul
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Golden hour in Seoul 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 Seoul when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Seoul (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Seoul’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:45 | 17:37 | 12:41 | 9h 51m |
| February | 07:21 | 18:10 | 12:46 | 10h 48m |
| March | 06:43 | 18:38 | 12:41 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:57 | 19:07 | 12:32 | 13h 09m |
| May | 05:23 | 19:34 | 12:28 | 14h 11m |
| June | 05:10 | 19:54 | 12:32 | 14h 44m |
| July | 05:22 | 19:53 | 12:38 | 14h 30m |
| August | 05:47 | 19:25 | 12:36 | 13h 37m |
| September | 06:13 | 18:40 | 12:27 | 12h 26m |
| October | 06:39 | 17:55 | 12:17 | 11h 15m |
| November | 07:11 | 17:21 | 12:16 | 10h 10m |
| December | 07:39 | 17:14 | 12:27 | 9h 35m |
Solar year in Seoul (2026)
Day length in Seoul swings by 5h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Seoul
Longest day in Seoul: 14h 36m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 24m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 27m.
Moon tonight in Seoul
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Seoul today?▼
The sun rises at 06:29 Asia/Seoul in Seoul, South Korea today.
What time is sunset in Seoul today?▼
The sun sets at 18:11 Asia/Seoul in Seoul today.
How long is the day in Seoul today?▼
Daylight in Seoul today lasts 11 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Seoul?▼
The morning golden hour in Seoul runs from 06:03 to 07:04, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:36 to 18:37.
What is the timezone of Seoul?▼
Seoul 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 Seoul?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Seoul is 21 June 2026, with 14h 46m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Seoul?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Seoul is 22 December 2026, with 9h 34m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Seoul?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Seoul swings by 5h 12m.