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Sun Times in Tŏkch’ŏn
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tŏkch’ŏn?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Tŏkch’ŏn (Asia/Pyongyang). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tŏkch’ŏn?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Tŏkch’ŏn (Asia/Pyongyang). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tŏkch’ŏn?
Golden hour times for Tŏkch’ŏn are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Tŏkch’ŏn?
The day length for Tŏkch’ŏn is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tŏkch’ŏn?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Tŏkch’ŏn is shown in the times above (Asia/Pyongyang). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Tŏkch’ŏn?
Sunset and dusk times for Tŏkch’ŏn are displayed above (Asia/Pyongyang). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Tŏkch’ŏn?
Twilight duration in Tŏkch’ŏn varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Tŏkch’ŏn?
The earliest sunrise in Tŏkch’ŏn in 2026 is at 5:06 AM on June 8 (Asia/Pyongyang). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tŏkch’ŏn?
The latest sunset in Tŏkch’ŏn in 2026 is at 8:07 PM on June 25 (Asia/Pyongyang). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tŏkch’ŏn?
After sunset in Tŏkch’ŏn, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Tŏkch’ŏn 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 Tŏkch’ŏn
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tŏkch’ŏn on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:54 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 40m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:10 PM | 10h 43m |
| March | 6:47 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:58 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:20 AM | 7:42 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 58m |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 43m |
| August | 5:46 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 45m |
| September | 6:15 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 7:19 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 01m |
| December | 7:48 AM | 5:11 PM | 9h 23m |