Today in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the sun rises at 5:13 AM and sets at 6:50 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 37m 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, Hsinchu is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hsinchu
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hsinchu runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:50 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Hsinchu sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hsinchu falls exactly at 12:02 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -14.70 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hsinchu, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hsinchu?
At Hsinchu's latitude of 24.8066333°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 483.98° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hsinchu are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 24.8066333, 120.9686833. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hsinchu (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 Hsinchu versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:13 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 37m |
| 2025 | 5:13 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 36m |
| 2021 | 5:13 AM | 6:50 PM | 13h 36m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hsinchu today?
In Hsinchu, the sun rises at exactly 5:13 AM and sets at 6:50 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 37m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hsinchu today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hsinchu runs from N/A to 5:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hsinchu shift every day?
At Hsinchu's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 483.98° (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 Hsinchu at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:02 PM when the sun reaches -14.70. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hsinchu, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Hsinchu 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 5:13 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:13 AM.