Sunrise and Sunset in Samjiyon Today
In Samjiyon, North Korea, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 06:17 and sets at 18:17. The day length is 12h 0m. Solar noon is reached at 12:18.
Samjiyon: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Samjiyon at 12:18 – 18 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 04:51, the latest on January 4 at 07:54.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:55 and latest on June 27 at 20:05.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.
Golden Hour in Samjiyon
Morning: 06:00–06:54 · Evening: 17:41–18:34
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Samjiyon, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:00 to 06:54. The evening golden hour extends from 17:41 to 18:34. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Samjiyon
Morning: 05:50–06:00 · Evening: 18:34–18:45
The Blue Hour in Samjiyon offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:50 to 06:00, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:34 to 18:45, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Samjiyon
Samjiyon is located at a latitude of 41.80° and a longitude of 128.32°. The city is in the Asia/Pyongyang timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Samjiyon vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Samjiyon
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Samjiyon. 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 Samjiyon, with up to 15h 13m 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 Samjiyon sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Samjiyon brings the shortest days with only 9h 8m 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.
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Questions about the sun in Samjiyon
When does the sun rise in Samjiyon today?
Today the sun rises in Samjiyon at 06:17 and sets at 18:17.
How long is the day in Samjiyon today?
The day lasts 12h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Samjiyon today?
In the morning from 06:00–06:54, in the evening from 17:41–18:34.
When is the longest day in Samjiyon?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 13m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 8m.
When does it get dark in Samjiyon today?
It is dark from 18:45, fully dark from 19:50.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Samjiyon. All times are in local time. How it is calculated