Sunrise and Sunset in Taipei Today
In Taipei, Taiwan, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 05:43 and sets at 17:47. The day length is 12h 4m. Solar noon is reached at 11:45.
Taipei: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Taipei at 11:45 – 15 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 8 at 05:03, the latest on January 13 at 06:40.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:03 and latest on July 2 at 18:47.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 7 min more daylight than the shortest.
Golden Hour in Taipei
Morning: 05:29–06:13 · Evening: 17:17–18:01
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Taipei, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:29 to 06:13. The evening golden hour extends from 17:17 to 18:01. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Taipei
Morning: 05:20–05:29 · Evening: 18:01–18:10
The Blue Hour in Taipei offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:20 to 05:29, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:01 to 18:10, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Taipei
Taipei is located at a latitude of 25.03° and a longitude of 121.57°. The city is in the Asia/Taipei timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Taipei vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Taipei
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Taipei. 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 Taipei, with up to 13h 42m 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 Taipei sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Taipei brings the shortest days with only 10h 35m 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 Taipei
When does the sun rise in Taipei today?
Today the sun rises in Taipei at 05:43 and sets at 17:46.
How long is the day in Taipei today?
The day lasts 12h 3m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Taipei today?
In the morning from 05:29–06:13, in the evening from 17:16–18:00.
When is the longest day in Taipei?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 42m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 35m.
When does it get dark in Taipei today?
It is dark from 18:09, fully dark from 19:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Taipei. All times are in local time. How it is calculated