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Sunrise and sunset in Macau, China
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:22 AM–6:52 AM and 5:34 PM–6:04 PM
Times are local time in Macau. Current time in Macau →
Sunrise and sunset in Macau through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:18 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 57m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:22 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 40m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 20m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 5m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:49 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 53m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 47m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:06 AM | 5:54 PM | 10h 48m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 55m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 6:15 PM | 11h 9m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 24m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 41m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:20 AM | 6:41 PM | 12h 21m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 39m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:55 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 57m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 11m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 24m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 29m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:46 AM | 7:14 PM | 13h 28m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 22m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:58 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 9m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 55m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:09 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 35m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:13 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 18m |
Calculated for 22.20°N, 113.54°E, including daylight saving time where Macau uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Macau this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 29m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 46m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:42 AM on June 3
- Latest sunset: 7:14 PM on June 24
Questions
What time is sunrise in Macau today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 6:04 PM in Macau, giving 11 hours 42 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Macau?
The longest day in Macau in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 29 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Macau?
The shortest day in Macau in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 46 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Macau?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:42 AM on June 3, and the latest sunset is 7:14 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 Macau?
Today, golden hour in Macau is from sunrise (6:22 AM) to 6:52 AM in the morning, and from 5:34 PM to sunset (6:04 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.