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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 September 11, 2026 in Beijing, China, sunrise is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 6:33 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 12h 41m, solar noon is at 12:12 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:28 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
Local date
September 11, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Sep 11, 2026, 11:36 AM
Today’s solar times in Beijing
Dawn
5:25 AM
Sunrise
5:52 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:28 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:57 PM
Sunset
6:33 PM
Dusk
7:00 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 41m
Solar noon
12:12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 11, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 41m |
| TomorrowSep 12, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 38m |
| +1 weekSep 18, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 22m |
| +1 monthOct 11, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 23m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Beijing with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2032 | 1:34 PM | 85.5% |
| Sep 2, 2035 | 9:56 AM | 103.2% |
| Oct 25, 2041 | 9:36 AM | 94.7% |
| Jan 26, 2047 | 9:33 AM | 89.1% |
| Jul 2, 2057 | 7:40 AM | 94.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing today?
On September 11, 2026, sunrise in Beijing, China is at 5:52 AM and sunset is at 6:33 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Beijing today?
Today in Beijing, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 41m.
When is golden hour in Beijing?
Morning golden hour in Beijing ends at 6:28 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
What time is solar noon in Beijing?
Solar noon in Beijing is at 12:12 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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