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Guangzhou Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Guangzhou, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 15, 2026 in Guangzhou, China, sunrise is at 6:04 AM and sunset is at 7:01 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 12h 57m, solar noon is at 12:33 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:35 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:30 PM.
Local date
August 15, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Guangzhou
Dawn
5:40 AM
Sunrise
6:04 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:35 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:30 PM
Sunset
7:01 PM
Dusk
7:25 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 57m
Solar noon
12:33 PM
Coordinates
23.1167, 113.2500
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 23.1167, longitude 113.2500, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Guangzhou over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 15, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 57m |
| TomorrowAug 16, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 56m |
| +1 weekAug 22, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 49m |
| +1 monthSep 14, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 20m |
What these times mean
Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 52m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 23m |
| March | 6:37 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:08 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 14m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 33m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 26m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 57m |
| September | 6:14 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:41 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 03m |
| December | 7:01 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 44m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:42 AM
May 30
Latest sunset
7:18 PM
July 3
Longest day
13h 33m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 43m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou today?
On August 15, 2026, sunrise in Guangzhou, China is at 6:04 AM and sunset is at 7:01 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Guangzhou today?
Today in Guangzhou, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 57m.
When is golden hour in Guangzhou?
Morning golden hour in Guangzhou ends at 6:35 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in Guangzhou?
Solar noon in Guangzhou is at 12:33 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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