Sunrise and Sunset in Ulsan Today
In Ulsan, South Korea, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:22 and sets at 17:58. The day length is 11h 37m. Solar noon is reached at 12:10.
Ulsan: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Ulsan at 12:10 – 10 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 05:06, the latest on January 7 at 07:32.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:09 and latest on June 29 at 19:42.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 49 min more daylight than the shortest.
Ulsan 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 | 07:31 | 17:32 | 10 h 1 min | west-southwest 244° | 191 h |
| Feb | 07:09 | 18:04 | 10 h 54 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 5 min | west-northwest 283° | 219 h |
| May | 05:18 | 19:20 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 294° | 231 h |
| Jun | 05:06 | 19:39 | 14 h 33 min | west-northwest 300° | 189 h |
| Jul | 05:18 | 19:38 | 14 h 20 min | west-northwest 297° | 169 h |
| Aug | 05:41 | 19:12 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 288° | 179 h |
| Sep | 06:05 | 18:30 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 161 h |
| Oct | 06:28 | 17:47 | 11 h 19 min | west 260° | 200 h |
| Nov | 06:57 | 17:16 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 248° | 185 h |
| Dec | 07:24 | 17:10 | 9 h 46 min | west-southwest 242° | 191 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° 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 Ulsan
Morning: 06:06–06:56 · Evening: 17:24–18:14
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ulsan, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:06 to 06:56. The evening golden hour extends from 17:24 to 18:14. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Ulsan
Morning: 05:56–06:06 · Evening: 18:14–18:24
The Blue Hour in Ulsan offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:56 to 06:06, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:14 to 18:24, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Ulsan
Ulsan is located at a latitude of 35.54° and a longitude of 129.31°. The city is in the Asia/Seoul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ulsan vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Ulsan
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ulsan. 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 Ulsan, with up to 14h 34m 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 Ulsan 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 Ulsan brings the shortest days with only 9h 45m 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 Ulsan
On the same latitude as Ulsan
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Ulsan (35.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 37m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Ulsan
When does the sun rise in Ulsan today?
Today the sun rises in Ulsan at 06:22 and sets at 17:58.
How long is the day in Ulsan today?
The day lasts 11h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ulsan today?
In the morning from 06:06–06:56, in the evening from 17:24–18:14.
When is the longest day in Ulsan?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 34m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 45m.
When does it get dark in Ulsan today?
It is dark from 18:24, fully dark from 19:23.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Ulsan. All times are in local time. How it is calculated