Sunrise & sunset times in Kaohsiung, Taiwan
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:13 and sets at 18:44 in Kaohsiung. All times are shown in the Asia/Taipei timezone.
Today in Kaohsiung
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kaohsiung (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kaohsiung’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:41 | 17:35 | 12:08 | 10h 53m |
| February | 06:30 | 17:55 | 12:12 | 11h 24m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:07 | 12:07 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:38 | 18:19 | 11:58 | 12h 40m |
| May | 05:18 | 18:31 | 11:55 | 13h 13m |
| June | 05:13 | 18:44 | 11:59 | 13h 30m |
| July | 05:22 | 18:46 | 12:04 | 13h 23m |
| August | 05:35 | 18:30 | 12:03 | 12h 55m |
| September | 05:45 | 18:02 | 11:54 | 12h 17m |
| October | 05:55 | 17:33 | 11:44 | 11h 38m |
| November | 06:11 | 17:15 | 11:43 | 11h 03m |
| December | 06:30 | 17:16 | 11:53 | 10h 45m |
Solar year in Kaohsiung (2026)
Day length in Kaohsiung swings by 2h 46m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kaohsiung
Longest day in Kaohsiung: 13h 23m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 37m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 23m.
Moon tonight in Kaohsiung
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 Kaohsiung today?▼
The sun rises at 05:13 Asia/Taipei in Kaohsiung, Taiwan today.
What time is sunset in Kaohsiung today?▼
The sun sets at 18:44 Asia/Taipei in Kaohsiung today.
How long is the day in Kaohsiung today?▼
Daylight in Kaohsiung today lasts 13 hours and 30 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kaohsiung?▼
The morning golden hour in Kaohsiung runs from 04:48 to 05:46, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:12 to 19:10.
What is the timezone of Kaohsiung?▼
Kaohsiung 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 Kaohsiung?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kaohsiung is 21 June 2026, with 13h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kaohsiung?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kaohsiung is 22 December 2026, with 10h 45m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kaohsiung?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kaohsiung swings by 2h 46m.