Today in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, the sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 7:56 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 37m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Gyeonggi Province is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Gyeonggi Province
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Gyeonggi Province runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:18 PM and lasts until 7:56 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Gyeonggi Province sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Gyeonggi Province falls exactly at 12:37 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -11.33 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gyeonggi Province, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Gyeonggi Province?
At Gyeonggi Province's latitude of 37.2884675°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 490.18° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Gyeonggi Province are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.2884675, 127.0535231. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Gyeonggi Province (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 Gyeonggi Province versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:18 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 37m |
| 2025 | 5:18 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 37m |
| 2021 | 5:19 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Gyeonggi Province today?
In Gyeonggi Province, the sun rises at exactly 5:18 AM and sets at 7:56 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Gyeonggi Province today?
Today, morning golden hour in Gyeonggi Province runs from N/A to 5:57 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:18 PM and lasts until 7:53 PM.
Why does sunrise in Gyeonggi Province shift every day?
At Gyeonggi Province's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 490.18° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Gyeonggi Province at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:37 PM when the sun reaches -11.33. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Gyeonggi Province, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Gyeonggi Province 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 5:18 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:19 AM.