Sunrise and Sunset in Seoul Today
In Seoul, South Korea, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 07:00 and sets at 17:30. The day length is 10h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 12:15.
Seoul: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Seoul at 12:15 – 15 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.
Seoul 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 Seoul
Morning: 06:43–07:37 · Evening: 16:52–17:46
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Seoul, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:43 to 07:37. The evening golden hour extends from 16:52 to 17:46. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Seoul
Morning: 06:33–06:43 · Evening: 17:46–17:57
The Blue Hour in Seoul offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:33 to 06:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:46 to 17:57, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Seoul
Seoul is located at a latitude of 37.57° and a longitude of 126.98°. The city is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Seoul vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Seoul
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Seoul. 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 Seoul, 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 Seoul 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 Seoul 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 Seoul
On the same latitude as Seoul
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Seoul (37.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Seoul
When does the sun rise in Seoul today?
Today the sun rises in Seoul at 07:01 and sets at 17:29.
How long is the day in Seoul today?
The day lasts 10h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Seoul today?
In the morning from 06:44–07:39, in the evening from 16:51–17:45.
When is the longest day in Seoul?
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 Seoul today?
It is dark from 17:56, fully dark from 18:58.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Seoul. All times are in local time. How it is calculated