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Beijing, China: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Beijing, China. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Beijing, China, sunrise is at 6:37 AM and sunset is at 5:22 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 10h 45m, solar noon is at 11:59 AM, morning golden hour ends at 7:14 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 4:44 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Today’s solar times in Beijing
Dawn
6:09 AM
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:14 AM
Evening golden hour starts
4:44 PM
Sunset
5:22 PM
Dusk
5:49 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 45m
Solar noon
11:59 AM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 6:37 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 45m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 6:38 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 43m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:44 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 29m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 7:11 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 43m |
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% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Beijing, China is at 6:37 AM and sunset is at 5:22 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Beijing today?
Today in Beijing, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 45m.
When is golden hour in Beijing?
Morning golden hour in Beijing ends at 7:14 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 4:44 PM.
What time is solar noon in Beijing?
Solar noon in Beijing is at 11:59 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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