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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 August 10, 2026 in Dalian, China, sunrise is at 5:03 AM and sunset is at 6:57 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 13h 54m, solar noon is at 12:00 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:40 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
Local date
August 10, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Dalian
Dawn
4:34 AM
Sunrise
5:03 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:40 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:20 PM
Sunset
6:57 PM
Dusk
7:26 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 54m
Solar noon
12:00 PM
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 10, 2026 | 5:03 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 54m |
| TomorrowAug 11, 2026 | 5:04 AM | 6:56 PM | 13h 52m |
| +1 weekAug 17, 2026 | 5:09 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 39m |
| +1 monthSep 9, 2026 | 5:30 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 44m |
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 August 10, 2026, sunrise in Dalian, China is at 5:03 AM and sunset is at 6:57 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Dalian today?
Today in Dalian, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 54m.
When is golden hour in Dalian?
Morning golden hour in Dalian ends at 5:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Dalian?
Solar noon in Dalian is at 12:00 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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