Sunrise & Sunset Times in Hong Kong, HK
Today's exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Plus solar noon, civil twilight, and golden hour times — calculated from Hong Kong's coordinates (22.32° N, 114.17° E).
About sunrise and sunset in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, HK sits at 22.32° N latitude in the tropical zone. The longest day of the year here lasts about 13h 24m (around the summer solstice in June), while the shortest day shrinks to 10h 36m — a year-round swing of 2h 42m. Because Hong Kong is in the western part of the Hong Kong time zone, solar noon arrives roughly 457 minutes before clock noon.
Tropical — moderate seasonal day-length variation. The sun rises roughly east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets roughly west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. Civil twilight (the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon) lasts approximately 30 minutes around the equinoxes — a noticeable extended dawn and dusk window.
Quick facts for Hong Kong
Solar noon offset reflects Hong Kong's position in its time zone — the further from the time zone's standard meridian, the further the actual midday drifts from 12:00 on the clock.
Sunrise & Sunset in Hong Kong
Today's sunrise and sunset times in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. See exact sunrise, sunset, and daylight hours for Hong Kong. Updated daily.
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Sunrise and sunset FAQ for Hong Kong
How accurate are the Hong Kong sunrise and sunset times?
Times are calculated using NOAA-grade astronomical algorithms based on Hong Kong's exact coordinates (22.3193, 114.1694) and time zone (Asia/Hong_Kong). Accuracy is typically within 1 minute. Local horizon obstructions (mountains, tall buildings) can shift the visible sunrise/sunset by a few minutes compared to the calculated value.
How long is the longest day of the year in Hong Kong?
At Hong Kong's latitude of 22.32° N, the longest day stretches to about 13h 24m on the June solstice. The shortest day, on the December solstice, is around 10h 36m — a year-round swing of roughly 2h 42m.
When is golden hour in Hong Kong?
Golden hour in Hong Kong occurs in the ~60-minute window after sunrise and before sunset, when the sun is low (typically below 6° elevation) and light is softer and warmer. Photographers favour this window for portraits and landscapes. The exact start/end depends on the season — golden hour is shorter near the equinoxes and longer in winter when the sun travels at a shallower angle.
Do Hong Kong sunrise times change with daylight saving time?
Yes. All times shown here use Hong Kong's local clock, which switches between standard time and daylight saving time on the dates set by US federal law (second Sunday in March, first Sunday in November). The actual position of the sun does not change — only the clock face does. See our Daylight Saving Time guide for the next change date.
In which direction does the sun rise and set in Hong Kong?
In Hong Kong, the sun rises in the east, swinging northeast in summer and southeast in winter, and sets in the west, swinging northwest in summer and southwest in winter. On the equinoxes (around 20 March and 22 September), the sun rises due east and sets due west. Between those dates, the sunrise/sunset points shift along the horizon as Earth's axial tilt changes the sun's declination.
What is solar noon, and when does it happen in Hong Kong?
Solar noon is the moment the sun is at its highest point in the sky for the day. In Hong Kong, solar noon arrives roughly 457 minutes before clock noon, because Hong Kong sits in the western partof its time zone. The exact offset shifts a few minutes through the year due to Earth's elliptical orbit (the "equation of time").