Today in Cheongju, South Korea, the sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 7:52 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 34m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Cheongju is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Cheongju
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Cheongju runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:14 PM and lasts until 7:52 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Cheongju sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Cheongju falls exactly at 12:35 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -12.01 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cheongju, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Cheongju?
At Cheongju's latitude of 36.6421169°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 490.39° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Cheongju are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.6421169, 127.4891742. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Cheongju (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Cheongju versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:18 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 34m |
| 2025 | 5:19 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 33m |
| 2021 | 5:19 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 33m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Cheongju today?
In Cheongju, the sun rises at exactly 5:18 AM and sets at 7:52 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 34m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Cheongju today?
Today, morning golden hour in Cheongju runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:14 PM and lasts until 7:49 PM.
Why does sunrise in Cheongju shift every day?
At Cheongju's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 490.39° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Cheongju at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:35 PM when the sun reaches -12.01. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Cheongju, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Cheongju changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:19 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:19 AM.