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Qingdao Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Qingdao, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 13, 2026 in Qingdao, China, sunrise is at 4:42 AM and sunset is at 7:17 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 14h 35m, solar noon is at 11:59 AM, morning golden hour ends at 5:20 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:39 PM.
Local date
June 13, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Qingdao
Dawn
4:12 AM
Sunrise
4:42 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:20 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:39 PM
Sunset
7:17 PM
Dusk
7:47 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 35m
Solar noon
11:59 AM
Coordinates
36.0649, 120.3804
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 36.0649, longitude 120.3804, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Qingdao over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 13, 2026 | 4:42 AM | 7:17 PM | 14h 35m |
| TomorrowJun 14, 2026 | 4:42 AM | 7:17 PM | 14h 35m |
| +1 weekJun 20, 2026 | 4:42 AM | 7:19 PM | 14h 37m |
| +1 monthJul 13, 2026 | 4:52 AM | 7:17 PM | 14h 25m |
What these times mean
Qingdao 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 Qingdao throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 58m |
| February | 6:48 AM | 5:40 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:27 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 4:54 AM | 6:57 PM | 14h 04m |
| June | 4:42 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 36m |
| July | 4:53 AM | 7:17 PM | 14h 23m |
| August | 5:17 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 5:41 AM | 6:08 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 6:05 AM | 5:25 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:35 AM | 4:52 PM | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:02 AM | 4:46 PM | 9h 44m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:42 AM
June 8
Latest sunset
7:20 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 37m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 42m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Qingdao today?
On June 13, 2026, sunrise in Qingdao, China is at 4:42 AM and sunset is at 7:17 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Qingdao today?
Today in Qingdao, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 35m.
When is golden hour in Qingdao?
Morning golden hour in Qingdao ends at 5:20 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:39 PM.
What time is solar noon in Qingdao?
Solar noon in Qingdao is at 11:59 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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