Today's first light, sunrise, sunset and dusk over Jiufen — and what time to leave to climb Keelung Mountain for the view.
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Jiufen's other great view isn't in the Old Street at all — it's straight up the ridge behind it. Keelung Mountain rises to 588 metres over the town, and on a clear morning the summit looks out over the whole northern coast. This page gives you today's first light, sunrise, sunset and dusk, and works back the time to leave for the climb so you catch the light and aren't caught on the steps in the dark. It's sun-times only — the weather and your own pace are yours to judge.
The trailhead is on County Road 102, about a ten-minute (350 m) walk up from the Old Street entrance, beside the Geding (隔頂) parking area. From there it's a stone staircase most of the way to the 588 m summit — roughly forty minutes up, a little less down, with rest pavilions along the climb. The reward is a wide view over the Pacific, Keelung harbour, the town below and, on a clear day, Taipei 101. The path is exposed to wind and sea spray with almost no shade, and the steps are slippery after rain.
For sunrise (around 5:08), leave by 4:08.
For sunset (around 18:47), head up by 17:47.
Start back down by 18:43 to be off the hill before dark.
Source: New Taipei City Tourism — Keelung Mountain Trail (基隆山步道), checked 4 July 2026 (today).
A few honest words
These are the sun’s times at the open horizon. Behind the ridges the sun appears a little later, and up here a clear dawn is often hidden by morning mist — it is never guaranteed.
The climb times are rough and a margin is already added, but go by your own pace and set off earlier if you are unsure.
Carry a torch (your phone will do) for any start before first light, and never take a steep descent in the dark — turn back if the light is going.
Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Jiufen and can be a few minutes out. Times are shown in the local clock.