Sunrise & sunset times in Hsinchu, Taiwan
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 18:14 in Hsinchu. All times are shown in the Asia/Taipei timezone.
Today in Hsinchu
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Golden hour in Hsinchu 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 Hsinchu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Hsinchu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Hsinchu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:42 | 17:28 | 12:05 | 10h 45m |
| February | 06:30 | 17:50 | 12:10 | 11h 19m |
| March | 06:05 | 18:04 | 12:05 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:34 | 18:18 | 11:56 | 12h 43m |
| May | 05:12 | 18:32 | 11:52 | 13h 20m |
| June | 05:06 | 18:46 | 11:56 | 13h 40m |
| July | 05:15 | 18:48 | 12:02 | 13h 32m |
| August | 05:30 | 18:30 | 12:00 | 13h 00m |
| September | 05:42 | 18:00 | 11:51 | 12h 18m |
| October | 05:53 | 17:29 | 11:41 | 11h 35m |
| November | 06:12 | 17:08 | 11:40 | 10h 56m |
| December | 06:32 | 17:09 | 11:51 | 10h 36m |
Solar year in Hsinchu (2026)
Day length in Hsinchu swings by 3h 05m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Hsinchu
Longest day in Hsinchu: 13h 33m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 27m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 27m.
Moon tonight in Hsinchu
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Hsinchu today?▼
The sun rises at 05:37 Asia/Taipei in Hsinchu, Taiwan today.
What time is sunset in Hsinchu today?▼
The sun sets at 18:14 Asia/Taipei in Hsinchu today.
How long is the day in Hsinchu today?▼
Daylight in Hsinchu today lasts 12 hours and 36 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hsinchu?▼
The morning golden hour in Hsinchu runs from 05:14 to 06:07, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:43 to 18:37.
What is the timezone of Hsinchu?▼
Hsinchu uses the Asia/Taipei timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Hsinchu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Hsinchu is 21 June 2026, with 13h 41m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Hsinchu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Hsinchu is 22 December 2026, with 10h 36m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Hsinchu?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Hsinchu swings by 3h 05m.