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Sun Times in Hwacheon
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hwacheon?
Sunrise in Hwacheon on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:42 AM (Asia/Seoul). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hwacheon?
Sunset in Hwacheon on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:24 PM (Asia/Seoul). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hwacheon?
Morning golden hour in Hwacheon ends at 6:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:48 PM.
How long is the day in Hwacheon?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Hwacheon there are 13 hours and 41 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hwacheon?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Hwacheon at 12:33 PM (Asia/Seoul). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Hwacheon?
In Hwacheon, sunset is at 7:24 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:02 PM (Asia/Seoul). Civil twilight ends at 7:52 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Hwacheon?
Twilight in Hwacheon lasts approximately 98 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Hwacheon?
The earliest sunrise in Hwacheon in 2026 is at 5:05 AM on June 10 (Asia/Seoul). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Hwacheon?
The latest sunset in Hwacheon in 2026 is at 7:56 PM on June 25 (Asia/Seoul). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hwacheon?
After sunset at 7:24 PM in Hwacheon, civil twilight ends at 7:52 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:02 PM (Asia/Seoul).
What these times mean
Solar times in Hwacheon shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Hwacheon
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hwacheon on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:32 PM | 9h 48m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 47m |
| March | 6:41 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:54 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 10m |
| May | 5:19 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 14m |
| June | 5:05 AM | 7:53 PM | 14h 48m |
| July | 5:18 AM | 7:51 PM | 14h 34m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 39m |
| September | 6:10 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 15m |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 08m |
| December | 7:37 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 32m |