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Dalian Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Dalian, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Dalian, China, sunrise is at 4:30 AM and sunset is at 7:24 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 14h 53m, solar noon is at 11:57 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:10 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:44 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Dalian
Dawn
3:58 AM
Sunrise
4:30 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:10 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:44 PM
Sunset
7:24 PM
Dusk
7:56 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 53m
Solar noon
11:57 AM
Coordinates
38.9122, 121.6022
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 38.9122, longitude 121.6022, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Dalian over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 4:30 AM | 7:24 PM | 14h 53m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 4:31 AM | 7:24 PM | 14h 53m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 4:33 AM | 7:23 PM | 14h 50m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 4:49 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 23m |
What these times mean
Dalian 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 Dalian throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:12 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 44m |
| March | 6:07 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:19 AM | 6:30 PM | 13h 11m |
| May | 4:42 AM | 6:59 PM | 14h 17m |
| June | 4:28 AM | 7:21 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 4:41 AM | 7:20 PM | 14h 39m |
| August | 5:07 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 43m |
| September | 5:35 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 6:03 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:42 PM | 10h 05m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 28m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:28 AM
June 14
Latest sunset
7:24 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 54m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 26m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dalian today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Dalian, China is at 4:30 AM and sunset is at 7:24 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Dalian today?
Today in Dalian, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 53m.
When is golden hour in Dalian?
Morning golden hour in Dalian ends at 5:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:44 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dalian?
Solar noon in Dalian is at 11:57 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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