Sunrise and sunset times in Hong Kong, 2026
In Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR China (22.3193° N, 114.1694° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 19:10, giving 13h 30m of daylight. The shortest is 22 December, with 10h 46m of daylight. Local time, Asia/Hong_Kong time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Hong Kong
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:27 | 18:34 | 12h 07m | 67.5° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:40 | 19:10 | 13h 30m | 88.9° | 64° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:12 | 18:19 | 12h 07m | 67.6° | 90° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 06:58 | 17:44 | 10h 46m | 44.3° | 115° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Hong Kong, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 06:38 | 07:02 | 12:26 | 44.7° | 17:50 | 18:15 | 10h 48m |
| 15 January | 06:41 | 07:05 | 12:32 | 46.6° | 18:00 | 18:24 | 10h 55m |
| 1 February | 06:38 | 07:02 | 12:36 | 50.6° | 18:11 | 18:35 | 11h 10m |
| 15 February | 06:32 | 06:55 | 12:37 | 55.0° | 18:20 | 18:42 | 11h 25m |
| 1 March | 06:22 | 06:44 | 12:35 | 60.1° | 18:26 | 18:49 | 11h 42m |
| 15 March | 06:10 | 06:32 | 12:32 | 65.5° | 18:32 | 18:54 | 12h 00m |
| 1 April | 05:53 | 06:16 | 12:27 | 72.2° | 18:38 | 19:00 | 12h 22m |
| 15 April | 05:40 | 06:03 | 12:23 | 77.4° | 18:43 | 19:06 | 12h 40m |
| 1 May | 05:28 | 05:51 | 12:20 | 82.8° | 18:49 | 19:13 | 12h 58m |
| 15 May | 05:19 | 05:43 | 12:19 | 86.5° | 18:55 | 19:20 | 13h 12m |
| 1 June | 05:14 | 05:38 | 12:21 | 89.7° | 19:03 | 19:28 | 13h 25m |
| 15 June | 05:13 | 05:39 | 12:23 | 89.0° | 19:08 | 19:33 | 13h 30m |
| 1 July | 05:17 | 05:42 | 12:27 | 89.2° | 19:11 | 19:36 | 13h 29m |
| 15 July | 05:23 | 05:48 | 12:29 | 89.2° | 19:10 | 19:35 | 13h 22m |
| 1 August | 05:31 | 05:55 | 12:29 | 85.7° | 19:04 | 19:28 | 13h 09m |
| 15 August | 05:37 | 06:00 | 12:27 | 81.7° | 18:55 | 19:18 | 12h 55m |
| 1 September | 05:43 | 06:06 | 12:23 | 76.0° | 18:40 | 19:03 | 12h 35m |
| 15 September | 05:47 | 06:09 | 12:18 | 70.7° | 18:26 | 18:49 | 12h 17m |
| 1 October | 05:52 | 06:14 | 12:13 | 64.5° | 18:11 | 18:33 | 11h 57m |
| 15 October | 05:56 | 06:19 | 12:09 | 59.2° | 17:58 | 18:21 | 11h 39m |
| 1 November | 06:04 | 06:27 | 12:06 | 53.3° | 17:46 | 18:09 | 11h 19m |
| 15 November | 06:11 | 06:35 | 12:07 | 49.2° | 17:40 | 18:03 | 11h 05m |
| 1 December | 06:21 | 06:45 | 12:12 | 45.9° | 17:38 | 18:02 | 10h 52m |
| 15 December | 06:30 | 06:54 | 12:18 | 44.4° | 17:41 | 18:06 | 10h 47m |
Terrain around Hong Kong
The terrain around Hong Kong rises up to 6.9° above the horizon (towards the north). On 21 June, the sun appears at 06:06 instead of 05:40 and disappears at 19:04 instead of 19:10: 0h 31m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:04 | 07:13 | 18:04 | 18:01 | 10h 49m |
| 21 February | 06:51 | 07:00 | 18:23 | 18:17 | 11h 18m |
| 21 March | 06:26 | 06:32 | 18:34 | 18:31 | 12h 00m |
| 21 April | 05:58 | 06:09 | 18:45 | 18:40 | 12h 32m |
| 21 May | 05:41 | 06:01 | 18:58 | 18:51 | 12h 51m |
| 21 June | 05:40 | 06:06 | 19:10 | 19:04 | 12h 59m |
| 21 July | 05:50 | 06:11 | 19:08 | 19:02 | 12h 52m |
| 21 August | 06:02 | 06:13 | 18:50 | 18:45 | 12h 33m |
| 21 September | 06:11 | 06:18 | 18:21 | 18:17 | 12h 00m |
| 21 October | 06:21 | 06:31 | 17:53 | 17:47 | 11h 17m |
| 21 November | 06:39 | 06:47 | 17:38 | 17:36 | 10h 50m |
| 21 December | 06:58 | 07:05 | 17:44 | 17:43 | 10h 39m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Hong Kong?
In 2026, the sun rises in Hong Kong between 05:38 (on 7 June) and 07:05 (on 15 January), local time (Asia/Hong_Kong). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:40; at the December solstice, it is at 06:58.
What time is sunset in Hong Kong?
In 2026, sunset in Hong Kong ranges from 17:38 (on 27 November) to 19:11 (on 3 July), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Hong Kong?
It is 21 June 2026, with 13h 30m between sunrise (05:40) and sunset (19:10). The shortest day is 22 December, with 10h 46m (sunrise 06:58, sunset 17:44).
How high does the sun get in Hong Kong?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 90.0° at its highest point of the year (on 3 June) and 44.3° at its lowest (on 22 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Hong Kong?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 64°) and sets in the west-northwest (296°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (115°) and sets in the west-southwest (245°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.