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Datong Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Datong, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 25, 2026 in Datong, China, sunrise is at 4:59 AM and sunset is at 8:01 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 15h 01m, solar noon is at 12:30 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:40 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:20 PM.
Local date
June 25, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Datong
Dawn
4:27 AM
Sunrise
4:59 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:40 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:20 PM
Sunset
8:01 PM
Dusk
8:34 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
15h 01m
Solar noon
12:30 PM
Coordinates
40.0936, 113.2914
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 40.0936, longitude 113.2914, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Datong over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 25, 2026 | 4:59 AM | 8:01 PM | 15h 01m |
| TomorrowJun 26, 2026 | 5:00 AM | 8:01 PM | 15h 01m |
| +1 weekJul 2, 2026 | 5:02 AM | 8:01 PM | 14h 58m |
| +1 monthJul 25, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 7:49 PM | 14h 31m |
What these times mean
Datong 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 Datong throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 37m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 5:50 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 14m |
| May | 5:13 AM | 7:35 PM | 14h 23m |
| June | 4:58 AM | 7:58 PM | 15h 00m |
| July | 5:10 AM | 7:56 PM | 14h 46m |
| August | 5:39 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 6:08 AM | 6:38 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 6:37 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 7:12 AM | 5:12 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 7:42 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 21m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:58 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
8:01 PM
June 24
Longest day
15h 02m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 19m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Datong today?
On June 25, 2026, sunrise in Datong, China is at 4:59 AM and sunset is at 8:01 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Datong today?
Today in Datong, the time between sunrise and sunset is 15h 01m.
When is golden hour in Datong?
Morning golden hour in Datong ends at 5:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Datong?
Solar noon in Datong is at 12:30 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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