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Sunrise and sunset in Shenzhen, China
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 6:20 AM–6:50 AM and 5:32 PM–6:02 PM
Times are local time in Shenzhen. Current time in Shenzhen →
Sunrise and sunset in Shenzhen through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:16 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 57m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 39m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 19m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 4m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 5:39 PM | 10h 52m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 6:57 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 46m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 47m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 53m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 8m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 24m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 41m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 59m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 6:39 PM | 12h 21m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 39m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 58m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 12m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 25m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 30m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:43 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 30m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 24m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:56 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 10m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 56m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 36m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 18m |
Calculated for 22.55°N, 114.07°E, including daylight saving time where Shenzhen uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Shenzhen this year
- Longest day: June 22 (13h 31m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 45m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:39 AM on June 6
- Latest sunset: 7:13 PM on June 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Shenzhen today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 6:20 AM and sets at 6:02 PM in Shenzhen, 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 Shenzhen?
The longest day in Shenzhen in 2026 is June 22, with 13 hours 31 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Shenzhen?
The shortest day in Shenzhen in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 45 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Shenzhen?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:39 AM on June 6, and the latest sunset is 7:13 PM on June 26. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Shenzhen?
Today, golden hour in Shenzhen is from sunrise (6:20 AM) to 6:50 AM in the morning, and from 5:32 PM to sunset (6:02 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.