Sunrise and Sunset in Kosong Today
In Kosong, South Korea, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:27 and sets at 17:59. The day length is 11h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 12:13.
Kosong: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Kosong at 12:13 – 13 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:01, the latest on January 5 at 07:43.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 17:05 and latest on June 28 at 19:54.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 21 min more daylight than the shortest.
Kosong 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 | 07:42 | 17:29 | 9 h 47 min | west-southwest 243° | 190 h |
| Feb | 07:17 | 18:03 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 255° | 182 h |
| Mar | 06:38 | 18:32 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 199 h |
| Apr | 05:50 | 19:02 | 13 h 11 min | west-northwest 283° | 210 h |
| May | 05:15 | 19:30 | 14 h 15 min | west-northwest 295° | 219 h |
| Jun | 05:01 | 19:51 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 301° | 177 h |
| Jul | 05:14 | 19:49 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 299° | 149 h |
| Aug | 05:40 | 19:20 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 289° | 151 h |
| Sep | 06:07 | 18:35 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 162 h |
| Oct | 06:34 | 17:48 | 11 h 14 min | west 260° | 193 h |
| Nov | 07:07 | 17:13 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 247° | 175 h |
| Dec | 07:35 | 17:06 | 9 h 31 min | west-southwest 240° | 190 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° 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 Kosong
Morning: 06:11–07:03 · Evening: 17:23–18:15
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Kosong, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:11 to 07:03. The evening golden hour extends from 17:23 to 18:15. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Kosong
Morning: 06:01–06:11 · Evening: 18:15–18:25
The Blue Hour in Kosong offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:01 to 06:11, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:15 to 18:25, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Kosong
Kosong is located at a latitude of 38.38° and a longitude of 128.47°. The city is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Kosong vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Kosong
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Kosong. 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 Kosong, with up to 14h 51m 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 Kosong 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 Kosong brings the shortest days with only 9h 29m 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 Kosong
On the same latitude as Kosong
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Kosong (38.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 31m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Kosong
When does the sun rise in Kosong today?
Today the sun rises in Kosong at 06:27 and sets at 17:59.
How long is the day in Kosong today?
The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kosong today?
In the morning from 06:11–07:03, in the evening from 17:23–18:15.
When is the longest day in Kosong?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 51m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 29m.
When does it get dark in Kosong today?
It is dark from 18:25, fully dark from 19:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Kosong. All times are in local time. How it is calculated