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Guangzhou, China: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Guangzhou, China. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Guangzhou, China, sunrise is at 6:29 AM and sunset is at 5:54 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 11h 25m, solar noon is at 12:12 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:00 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:23 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 4:29 PM
Today’s solar times in Guangzhou
Dawn
6:06 AM
Sunrise
6:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:00 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:23 PM
Sunset
5:54 PM
Dusk
6:17 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 25m
Solar noon
12:12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 25m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 6:30 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 24m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 16m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 6:48 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 54m |
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
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Guangzhou with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2042 | 10:17 AM | 106.1% |
| Apr 11, 2070 | 10:36 AM | 104.7% |
| Jan 27, 2074 | 2:44 PM | 98% |
| Jul 24, 2074 | 11:10 AM | 98.4% |
| Jun 22, 2085 | 11:21 AM | 97% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Guangzhou today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Guangzhou, China is at 6:29 AM and sunset is at 5:54 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Guangzhou today?
Today in Guangzhou, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 25m.
When is golden hour in Guangzhou?
Morning golden hour in Guangzhou ends at 7:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:23 PM.
What time is solar noon in Guangzhou?
Solar noon in Guangzhou is at 12:12 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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