Sun Times in Shanghai
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shanghai?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shanghai?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shanghai?
Golden hour times for Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
The day length for Shanghai is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shanghai?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shanghai is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shanghai?
Sunset and dusk times for Shanghai are displayed above (Asia/Shanghai). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Shanghai?
Twilight duration in Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
The earliest sunrise in Shanghai in 2026 is at 4:49 AM on June 6 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shanghai?
The latest sunset in Shanghai in 2026 is at 7:02 PM on June 25 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shanghai?
After sunset in Shanghai, 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shanghai on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:53 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 20m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 6:04 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:26 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 56m |
| May | 4:58 AM | 6:42 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 4:49 AM | 6:59 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 5:00 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 59m |
| August | 5:19 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 18m |
| September | 5:38 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 5:56 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:21 AM | 4:56 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 6:45 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 08m |
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