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Sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou, China
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:23 AM–6:54 AM and 5:35 PM–6:05 PM
Times are local time in Guangzhou. Current time in Guangzhou →
Sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 57m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:24 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 39m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 18m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:41 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 3m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:52 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 50m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 44m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:09 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 44m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 51m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 7m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 22m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 40m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 22m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 40m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 0m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 14m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 27m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:42 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 33m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 7:17 PM | 13h 32m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 26m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 12m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 57m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 37m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 19m |
Calculated for 23.12°N, 113.25°E, including daylight saving time where Guangzhou uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Guangzhou this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 33m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 43m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:42 AM on May 30
- Latest sunset: 7:18 PM on July 3
Questions
What time is sunrise in Guangzhou today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:23 AM and sets at 6:05 PM in Guangzhou, giving 11 hours 41 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Guangzhou?
The longest day in Guangzhou in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Guangzhou?
The shortest day in Guangzhou in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Guangzhou?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:42 AM on May 30, and the latest sunset is 7:18 PM on July 3. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Guangzhou?
Today, golden hour in Guangzhou is from sunrise (6:23 AM) to 6:54 AM in the morning, and from 5:35 PM to sunset (6:05 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.