Sunrise and Sunset in Pohang Today

In Pohang, South Korea, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 06:22 and sets at 17:56. The day length is 11h 34m. Solar noon is reached at 12:10.

Pohang: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Pohang at 12:10 – 10 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:05, the latest on January 7 at 07:33.

The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:08 and latest on June 28 at 19:43.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.

Pohang 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	07:32	17:31	9 h 59 min	west-southwest 244°	191 h
Feb	07:10	18:03	10 h 53 min	west-southwest 255°	185 h
Mar	06:34	18:29	11 h 56 min	west 268°	204 h
Apr	05:50	18:55	13 h 6 min	west-northwest 283°	219 h
May	05:17	19:21	14 h 4 min	west-northwest 294°	231 h
Jun	05:05	19:40	14 h 36 min	west-northwest 300°	189 h
Jul	05:16	19:39	14 h 23 min	west-northwest 298°	169 h
Aug	05:40	19:13	13 h 33 min	west-northwest 288°	179 h
Sep	06:04	18:30	12 h 26 min	west 274°	161 h
Oct	06:28	17:47	11 h 18 min	west 260°	200 h
Nov	06:58	17:15	10 h 17 min	west-southwest 248°	185 h
Dec	07:25	17:09	9 h 44 min	west-southwest 241°	191 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: May with 231 hours of sunshine, dullest: September with 161 – 2,304 hours a year.

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

Golden Hour in Pohang

Morning: 06:07–06:57 · Evening: 17:22–18:12

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pohang, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:07 to 06:57. The evening golden hour extends from 17:22 to 18:12. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Pohang

Morning: 05:57–06:07 · Evening: 18:12–18:22

The Blue Hour in Pohang offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:57 to 06:07, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:12 to 18:22, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Pohang

Pohang is located at a latitude of 36.03° and a longitude of 129.36°. The city is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pohang vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Pohang

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pohang. 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 Pohang, with up to 14h 37m 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 Pohang 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 Pohang 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 Pohang

On the same latitude as Pohang

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pohang (36° 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 Pohang

When does the sun rise in Pohang today?

Today the sun rises in Pohang at 06:22 and sets at 17:56.

How long is the day in Pohang today?

The day lasts 11h 34m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Pohang today?

In the morning from 06:07–06:57, in the evening from 17:22–18:12.

When is the longest day in Pohang?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 43m.

When does it get dark in Pohang today?

It is dark from 18:22, fully dark from 19:21.