Sunrise and Sunset Times in Gwangju, Gwangju

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Gwangju, South Korea are shown below in local time, along with daylight length and golden hour periods.

Sunrise & Sunset in Gwangju, Gwangju

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Last updated: January 13, 2026

Sunrise
7:42 AM
Local time
Sunset
5:42 PM
Local time
Daylight length: 10 hours 1 minutes
Golden Hour: 5:04 PM 5:42 PM

Sunrise in 5h 5m

Today's Sun Data

EventTime
Sunrise7:42 AM
Solar Noon12:42 PM
Sunset5:42 PM
Morning Golden Hour7:42 AM - 8:20 AM
Evening Golden Hour5:04 PM - 5:42 PM
Civil Dawn7:14 AM
Civil Dusk6:10 PM
Nautical Dawn6:43 AM
Nautical Dusk6:41 PM
Astronomical Dawn6:12 AM
Astronomical Dusk7:12 PM
Day Length10h 1m

Data updated daily.

Last updated: January 13, 2026

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About Sun Times in Gwangju

Gwangju, Gwangju experiences varying sunrise and sunset times throughout the year due to its location at latitude 35.1595° and longitude 126.8526°. Today, the sun rises at 7:42 AM and sets at 5:42 PM, providing 10 hours and 1 minutes of daylight.

The golden hour, ideal for photography and outdoor activities, occurs in two periods today: morning from 7:42 AM to 8:20 AM, and evening from 5:04 PM to 5:42 PM. During these periods, the sun is low in the sky, creating warm, soft lighting conditions. Civil twilight begins at 7:14 AM and ends at 6:10 PM, offering enough natural light for most activities without artificial lighting.

Understanding these sun times helps residents and visitors plan their day, whether for outdoor recreation, photography, or simply knowing when to expect daylight. The times change daily as the Earth orbits the sun, with longer days in summer and shorter days in winter.

How People Use This Information

People use sunrise and sunset times for planning outdoor activities, photography, travel, prayer times, fitness routines, gardening, and understanding seasonal daylight changes. SunTimesToday is designed as a quick, location-specific reference that updates daily to reflect accurate astronomical calculations.

Data Source & Accuracy

Sunrise, sunset, daylight length, and twilight times on SunTimesToday are calculated using standard astronomical algorithms based on your selected location and date. Data is updated daily to reflect seasonal and yearly changes. While times are accurate for most practical uses, small variations may occur due to atmospheric conditions and local geography.