Sunrise and Sunset in Gangneung Today

In Gangneung, South Korea, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:25 and sets at 17:57. The day length is 11h 32m. Solar noon is reached at 12:12.

Gangneung: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Gangneung at 12:12 – 12 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:02, the latest on January 6 at 07:40.

The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 17:05 and latest on June 28 at 19:50.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 14 min more daylight than the shortest.

Gangneung 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	07:38	17:29	9 h 50 min	west-southwest 244°	190 h
Feb	07:14	18:03	10 h 48 min	west-southwest 255°	182 h
Mar	06:36	18:31	11 h 55 min	west 268°	199 h
Apr	05:50	18:59	13 h 10 min	west-northwest 283°	210 h
May	05:15	19:27	14 h 12 min	west-northwest 295°	219 h
Jun	05:02	19:47	14 h 46 min	west-northwest 301°	177 h
Jul	05:14	19:46	14 h 32 min	west-northwest 298°	149 h
Aug	05:39	19:17	13 h 38 min	west-northwest 288°	151 h
Sep	06:05	18:33	12 h 27 min	west 274°	162 h
Oct	06:32	17:47	11 h 15 min	west 260°	193 h
Nov	07:04	17:13	10 h 9 min	west-southwest 247°	175 h
Dec	07:32	17:06	9 h 34 min	west-southwest 241°	190 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 60° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 219 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 149 – 2,197 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Gangneung, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Gangneung

Morning: 06:09–07:00 · Evening: 17:22–18:13

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gangneung, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:09 to 07:00. The evening golden hour extends from 17:22 to 18:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Gangneung

Morning: 05:59–06:09 · Evening: 18:13–18:24

The Blue Hour in Gangneung offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:13 to 18:24, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Gangneung

Gangneung is located at a latitude of 37.75° and a longitude of 128.88°. The city is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gangneung vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Gangneung

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gangneung. 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 Gangneung, with up to 14h 47m 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 Gangneung 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 Gangneung brings the shortest days with only 9h 33m 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 Gangneung

On the same latitude as Gangneung

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Gangneung (37.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 32m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Gangneung

When does the sun rise in Gangneung today?

Today the sun rises in Gangneung at 06:25 and sets at 17:57.

How long is the day in Gangneung today?

The day lasts 11h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Gangneung today?

In the morning from 06:09–07:00, in the evening from 17:22–18:13.

When is the longest day in Gangneung?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 33m.

When does it get dark in Gangneung today?

It is dark from 18:24, fully dark from 19:24.