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Sanya Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Sanya, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 16, 2026 in Sanya, China, sunrise is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 7:20 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 13h 13m, solar noon is at 12:43 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:38 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:49 PM.
Local date
June 16, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Sanya
Dawn
5:43 AM
Sunrise
6:07 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:38 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:49 PM
Sunset
7:20 PM
Dusk
7:44 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 13m
Solar noon
12:43 PM
Coordinates
18.2543, 109.5095
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 18.2543, longitude 109.5095, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Sanya over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 16, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 13m |
| TomorrowJun 17, 2026 | 6:07 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 13m |
| +1 weekJun 23, 2026 | 6:08 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 13m |
| +1 monthJul 16, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 07m |
What these times mean
Sanya 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 Sanya throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:17 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 09m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 33m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 59m |
| June | 6:07 AM | 7:20 PM | 13h 13m |
| July | 6:15 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 08m |
| August | 6:25 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 46m |
| September | 6:31 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 17m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 03m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:06 AM
May 30
Latest sunset
7:23 PM
June 30
Longest day
13h 14m
June 22
Shortest day
11h 02m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sanya today?
On June 16, 2026, sunrise in Sanya, China is at 6:07 AM and sunset is at 7:20 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Sanya today?
Today in Sanya, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 13m.
When is golden hour in Sanya?
Morning golden hour in Sanya ends at 6:38 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:49 PM.
What time is solar noon in Sanya?
Solar noon in Sanya is at 12:43 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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