Sunrise and Sunset in Daegu Today
In Daegu, South Korea, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 06:24 and sets at 18:02. The day length is 11h 39m. Solar noon is reached at 12:13.
Daegu: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Daegu at 12:13 – 13 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:08, the latest on January 7 at 07:36.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 17:11 and latest on June 29 at 19:46.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 52 min more daylight than the shortest.
Daegu through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:35 | 17:34 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 244° | 176 h |
| Feb | 07:13 | 18:06 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 255° | 179 h |
| Mar | 06:37 | 18:32 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 207 h |
| Apr | 05:53 | 18:58 | 13 h 5 min | west-northwest 283° | 218 h |
| May | 05:20 | 19:23 | 14 h 3 min | west-northwest 294° | 235 h |
| Jun | 05:08 | 19:43 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 300° | 185 h |
| Jul | 05:20 | 19:42 | 14 h 22 min | west-northwest 298° | 146 h |
| Aug | 05:43 | 19:15 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 288° | 157 h |
| Sep | 06:07 | 18:33 | 12 h 26 min | west 274° | 167 h |
| Oct | 06:31 | 17:50 | 11 h 19 min | west 260° | 201 h |
| Nov | 07:01 | 17:18 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 248° | 167 h |
| Dec | 07:28 | 17:12 | 9 h 45 min | west-southwest 242° | 169 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 235 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 146 – 2,207 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Chupungnyeong, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Daegu
Morning: 06:08–06:58 · Evening: 17:28–18:18
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Daegu, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:08 to 06:58. The evening golden hour extends from 17:28 to 18:18. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Daegu
Morning: 05:58–06:08 · Evening: 18:18–18:28
The Blue Hour in Daegu offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:58 to 06:08, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:18 to 18:28, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Daegu
Daegu is located at a latitude of 35.87° and a longitude of 128.60°. The city is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Daegu vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Daegu
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Daegu. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Daegu, with up to 14h 36m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Daegu sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Daegu brings the shortest days with only 9h 43m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Daegu
On the same latitude as Daegu
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Daegu (35.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 39m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Daegu
When does the sun rise in Daegu today?
Today the sun rises in Daegu at 06:24 and sets at 18:02.
How long is the day in Daegu today?
The day lasts 11h 39m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Daegu today?
In the morning from 06:08–06:58, in the evening from 17:28–18:18.
When is the longest day in Daegu?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 36m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 43m.
When does it get dark in Daegu today?
It is dark from 18:28, fully dark from 19:27.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Daegu. All times are in local time. How it is calculated