Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, golden hour in South Korea runs from 06:28 to 07:03 in the morning (35 min) and from 17:38 to 18:12 in the evening (35 min), in local time (based on Seoul). Blue hour follows, from 18:29 to 18:49.
Golden hour and blue hour today
It's full daylight now
Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:52 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:12 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:28 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:03 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:21 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:38 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:12 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:29 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:49 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 06:28 – 07:03 | 17:38 – 18:12 | 05:52 – 06:12 | 18:29 – 18:49 | 35 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:29 – 07:04 | 17:36 – 18:11 | 05:53 – 06:13 | 18:27 – 18:47 | 35 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:30 – 07:05 | 17:35 – 18:09 | 05:54 – 06:14 | 18:26 – 18:46 | 35 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:31 – 07:06 | 17:33 – 18:08 | 05:55 – 06:15 | 18:24 – 18:44 | 35 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:32 – 07:07 | 17:32 – 18:06 | 05:56 – 06:16 | 18:23 – 18:43 | 35 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:33 – 07:08 | 17:30 – 18:05 | 05:57 – 06:17 | 18:21 – 18:41 | 35 min |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:34 – 07:09 | 17:29 – 18:04 | 05:57 – 06:18 | 18:20 – 18:40 | 35 min |
How long golden hour lasts in South Korea through the year
At 37.57° N, 126.98° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (41 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in September (34 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 35 minutes, which is about 11.7° of elevation per hour; on the equator at an equinox that rate is close to 15° per hour. The farther the rate falls below 15°, the longer the soft light lasts.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden morning | Golden evening | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:45 | 40 min | 40 min | 17:37 |
| February | 07:22 | 36 min | 36 min | 18:10 |
| March | 06:43 | 35 min | 35 min | 18:38 |
| April | 05:57 | 35 min | 35 min | 19:07 |
| May | 05:23 | 37 min | 37 min | 19:34 |
| June | 05:10 | 39 min | 39 min | 19:54 |
| July | 05:22 | 38 min | 38 min | 19:53 |
| August | 05:47 | 36 min | 36 min | 19:25 |
| September | 06:13 | 34 min | 34 min | 18:40 |
| October | 06:39 | 35 min | 35 min | 17:55 |
| November | 07:11 | 38 min | 38 min | 17:21 |
| December | 07:39 | 41 min | 41 min | 17:14 |
Making the most of golden hour in South Korea today
- Evening: be in position by 17:13, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:38. Sunset is at 18:12, and blue hour keeps going until 18:49.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:28) and lasts until 07:03.
- Avoid solar noon (12:21), when the Sun is highest, shadows are short and contrast is harsh.
- Shoot with the Sun behind or beside the subject for a glow, and expose for the highlights. More tips are on the golden hour guide.
Time zone and coordinates
All times are calculated astronomically for Seoul (37.57° N, 126.98° E) and shown in the local time zone (Asia/Seoul, UTC+9). Golden hour is defined here as the period from sunrise until the Sun is 6° above the horizon and from 6° until sunset, and blue hour as the Sun between 4° and 8° below the horizon. Other cities in South Korea differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the clock time also depends on the zone. Values are accurate to within about a minute and do not account for mountains, buildings or clouds.
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in South Korea
- Current time in South Korea
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 37.57° N, 126.98° E