Today in Penghu County, Taiwan, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 6:31 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 49m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Penghu County is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Penghu County
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Penghu County runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:00 PM and lasts until 6:31 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Penghu County sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Penghu County falls exactly at 12:06 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -20.45 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Penghu County, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Penghu County?
At Penghu County's latitude of 23.570101°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 113.67° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Penghu County are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 23.570101, 119.5664626. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Penghu County (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 Penghu County versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:41 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 49m |
| 2025 | 5:41 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 49m |
| 2021 | 5:41 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 49m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Penghu County today?
In Penghu County, the sun rises at exactly 5:41 AM and sets at 6:31 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 49m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Penghu County today?
Today, morning golden hour in Penghu County runs from N/A to 6:11 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:00 PM and lasts until 6:28 PM.
Why does sunrise in Penghu County shift every day?
At Penghu County's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 113.67° (ESE). 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 Penghu County at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:06 PM when the sun reaches -20.45. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Penghu County, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Penghu County 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 5:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:41 AM.