Gyeongbokgung Palace: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Gyeongbokgung Palace, South Korea, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:32 and sets at 18:06. The day length is 11h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 12:20.
Gyeongbokgung Palace: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Gyeongbokgung Palace at 12:20 – 20 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:10, the latest on January 6 at 07:47.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 17:13 and latest on June 28 at 19:57.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Gyeongbokgung Palace 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 | 07:45 | 17:37 | 9 h 51 min | west-southwest 244° | 170 h |
| Feb | 07:22 | 18:10 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 255° | 171 h |
| Mar | 06:43 | 18:38 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 198 h |
| Apr | 05:57 | 19:07 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 283° | 206 h |
| May | 05:23 | 19:34 | 14 h 11 min | west-northwest 295° | 223 h |
| Jun | 05:10 | 19:54 | 14 h 45 min | west-northwest 301° | 189 h |
| Jul | 05:22 | 19:53 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 298° | 124 h |
| Aug | 05:47 | 19:25 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 288° | 156 h |
| Sep | 06:13 | 18:40 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° | 180 h |
| Oct | 06:39 | 17:55 | 11 h 16 min | west 260° | 207 h |
| Nov | 07:11 | 17:21 | 10 h 10 min | west-southwest 247° | 157 h |
| Dec | 07:39 | 17:14 | 9 h 35 min | west-southwest 241° | 163 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 223 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 124 – 2,144 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Seoul, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Gyeongbokgung Palace
Morning: 06:16–07:07 · Evening: 17:32–18:23
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Gyeongbokgung Palace, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:16 to 07:07. The evening golden hour extends from 17:32 to 18:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Gyeongbokgung Palace
Morning: 06:06–06:16 · Evening: 18:23–18:33
The Blue Hour in Gyeongbokgung Palace offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:06 to 06:16, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:23 to 18:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace is located at a latitude of 37.58° and a longitude of 126.98°. The city is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Gyeongbokgung Palace vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Gyeongbokgung Palace
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Gyeongbokgung Palace. 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 Gyeongbokgung Palace, with up to 14h 46m 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 Gyeongbokgung Palace 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 Gyeongbokgung Palace brings the shortest days with only 9h 34m 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 Gyeongbokgung Palace
On the same latitude as Gyeongbokgung Palace
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Gyeongbokgung Palace (37.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 34m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Gyeongbokgung Palace
When does the sun rise in Gyeongbokgung Palace today?
Today the sun rises in Gyeongbokgung Palace at 06:32 and sets at 18:06.
How long is the day in Gyeongbokgung Palace today?
The day lasts 11h 34m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Gyeongbokgung Palace today?
In the morning from 06:16–07:07, in the evening from 17:32–18:23.
When is the longest day in Gyeongbokgung Palace?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 46m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 34m.
When does it get dark in Gyeongbokgung Palace today?
It is dark from 18:33, fully dark from 19:33.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Gyeongbokgung Palace. All times are in local time. How it is calculated