Home / Sunrise & sunset / Beijing
Sunrise and sunset in Beijing, China
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:23 AM–6:59 AM and 5:04 PM–5:40 PM
Times are local time in Beijing. Current time in Beijing →
Sunrise and sunset in Beijing through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 49m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:25 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 13m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:43 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 31m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 1m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:17 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 34m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 22m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:37 AM | 5:00 PM | 9h 23m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:35 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 38m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 5:33 PM | 10h 9m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 41m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 37m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 5:39 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 13m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:16 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 52m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:01 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 21m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:49 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 48m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 59m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:50 AM | 7:48 PM | 14h 58m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:58 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 45m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:13 AM | 7:30 PM | 14h 17m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 48m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 7m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 39.91°N, 116.40°E, including daylight saving time where Beijing uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Beijing this year
- Longest day: June 22 (15h 0m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 20m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:46 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 7:48 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Beijing today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 5:40 PM in Beijing, giving 11 hours 18 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Beijing?
The longest day in Beijing in 2026 is June 22, with 15 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Beijing?
The shortest day in Beijing in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Beijing?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:46 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 7:48 PM on June 24. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Beijing?
Today, golden hour in Beijing is from sunrise (6:23 AM) to 6:59 AM in the morning, and from 5:04 PM to sunset (5:40 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.