Today in Yongin, South Korea, the sun rises at 5:18 AM and sets at 7:55 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, Yongin is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Yongin
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Yongin runs from N/A to 5:56 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:17 PM and lasts until 7:55 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Yongin sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Yongin falls exactly at 12:37 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -11.44 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Yongin, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Yongin?
At Yongin's latitude of 37.2405741°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 490.26° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Yongin are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.2405741, 127.1785572. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Yongin (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 Yongin versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:18 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 37m |
| 2025 | 5:18 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 37m |
| 2021 | 5:18 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 37m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Yongin today?
In Yongin, the sun rises at exactly 5:18 AM and sets at 7:55 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Yongin today?
Today, morning golden hour in Yongin runs from N/A to 5:56 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:17 PM and lasts until 7:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in Yongin shift every day?
At Yongin's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 490.26° (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 Yongin at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:37 PM when the sun reaches -11.44. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Yongin, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Yongin 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 5:18 AM.