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Shanghai Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Shanghai, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 12, 2026 in Shanghai, China, sunrise is at 5:37 AM and sunset is at 6:06 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 12h 29m, solar noon is at 11:52 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:09 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
Local date
September 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 PM
Today’s solar times in Shanghai
Dawn
5:13 AM
Sunrise
5:37 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:09 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:34 PM
Sunset
6:06 PM
Dusk
6:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 29m
Solar noon
11:52 AM
Coordinates
31.2222, 121.4581
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 31.2222, longitude 121.4581, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Shanghai over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 12, 2026 | 5:37 AM | 6:06 PM | 12h 29m |
| TomorrowSep 13, 2026 | 5:38 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 27m |
| +1 weekSep 19, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 16m |
| +1 monthOct 12, 2026 | 5:55 AM | 5:28 PM | 11h 33m |
What these times mean
Shanghai 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 Shanghai throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:14 PM | 10h 20m |
| February | 6:37 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 05m |
| March | 6:06 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 55m |
| May | 5:00 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 43m |
| June | 4:50 AM | 7:00 PM | 14h 10m |
| July | 5:01 AM | 7:01 PM | 14h 00m |
| August | 5:20 AM | 6:39 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 5:39 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 5:57 AM | 5:24 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:22 AM | 4:57 PM | 10h 36m |
| December | 6:46 AM | 4:54 PM | 10h 08m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:50 AM
June 10
Latest sunset
7:03 PM
June 24
Longest day
14h 11m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 07m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Shanghai with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2035 | 9:56 AM | 103.2% |
| Oct 25, 2041 | 9:36 AM | 94.7% |
| Apr 20, 2042 | 10:17 AM | 106.1% |
| Jan 26, 2047 | 9:33 AM | 89.1% |
| Sep 3, 2062 | 4:54 PM | 97.5% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today?
On September 12, 2026, sunrise in Shanghai, China is at 5:37 AM and sunset is at 6:06 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Shanghai today?
Today in Shanghai, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 29m.
When is golden hour in Shanghai?
Morning golden hour in Shanghai ends at 6:09 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
What time is solar noon in Shanghai?
Solar noon in Shanghai is at 11:52 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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