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Nanjing Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Nanjing, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On July 14, 2026 in Nanjing, China, sunrise is at 5:09 AM and sunset is at 7:14 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 14h 05m, solar noon is at 12:11 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:44 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:38 PM.
Local date
July 14, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Nanjing
Dawn
4:41 AM
Sunrise
5:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:44 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:38 PM
Sunset
7:14 PM
Dusk
7:41 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 05m
Solar noon
12:11 PM
Coordinates
32.0617, 118.7778
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 32.0617, longitude 118.7778, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Nanjing over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 14, 2026 | 5:09 AM | 7:14 PM | 14h 05m |
| TomorrowJul 15, 2026 | 5:10 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 04m |
| +1 weekJul 21, 2026 | 5:13 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 57m |
| +1 monthAug 13, 2026 | 5:28 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 25m |
What these times mean
Nanjing 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 Nanjing throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 5:23 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 6:49 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 02m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:37 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 5:09 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 4:59 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:10 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 04m |
| August | 5:30 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 5:49 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:09 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 26m |
| November | 6:34 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 6:59 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 04m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:59 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
7:16 PM
June 26
Longest day
14h 15m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 03m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nanjing today?
On July 14, 2026, sunrise in Nanjing, China is at 5:09 AM and sunset is at 7:14 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Nanjing today?
Today in Nanjing, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 05m.
When is golden hour in Nanjing?
Morning golden hour in Nanjing ends at 5:44 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:38 PM.
What time is solar noon in Nanjing?
Solar noon in Nanjing is at 12:11 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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