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Beijing Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Beijing, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 13, 2026 in Beijing, China, sunrise is at 4:46 AM and sunset is at 7:44 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 14h 58m, solar noon is at 12:15 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:27 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:04 PM.
Local date
June 13, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Beijing
Dawn
4:14 AM
Sunrise
4:46 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:27 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:04 PM
Sunset
7:44 PM
Dusk
8:17 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 58m
Solar noon
12:15 PM
Coordinates
39.9075, 116.3972
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.9075, longitude 116.3972, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Beijing over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 13, 2026 | 4:46 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 58m |
| TomorrowJun 14, 2026 | 4:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 59m |
| +1 weekJun 20, 2026 | 4:47 AM | 7:47 PM | 15h 00m |
| +1 monthJul 13, 2026 | 4:57 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 47m |
What these times mean
Beijing changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Beijing throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:35 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 38m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 6:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 5:38 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:01 AM | 7:22 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 4:46 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 4:59 AM | 7:43 PM | 14h 45m |
| August | 5:26 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 47m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 6:25 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:00 PM | 10h 01m |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:51 PM | 9h 22m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:46 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
7:48 PM
June 24
Longest day
15h 00m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 20m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing today?
On June 13, 2026, sunrise in Beijing, China is at 4:46 AM and sunset is at 7:44 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Beijing today?
Today in Beijing, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 58m.
When is golden hour in Beijing?
Morning golden hour in Beijing ends at 5:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:04 PM.
What time is solar noon in Beijing?
Solar noon in Beijing is at 12:15 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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