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Shantou Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Shantou, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 10, 2026 in Shantou, China, sunrise is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 6:51 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 13h 03m, solar noon is at 12:20 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:19 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
Local date
August 10, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Shantou
Dawn
5:24 AM
Sunrise
5:48 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:19 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:20 PM
Sunset
6:51 PM
Dusk
7:15 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 03m
Solar noon
12:20 PM
Coordinates
23.3549, 116.6788
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 23.3549, longitude 116.6788, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Shantou over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 10, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 03m |
| TomorrowAug 11, 2026 | 5:48 AM | 6:51 PM | 13h 02m |
| +1 weekAug 17, 2026 | 5:51 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 55m |
| +1 monthSep 9, 2026 | 5:59 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 26m |
What these times mean
Shantou 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 Shantou throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:58 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 51m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 6:10 PM | 11h 22m |
| March | 6:24 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:54 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:33 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 15m |
| June | 5:28 AM | 7:01 PM | 13h 34m |
| July | 5:36 AM | 7:03 PM | 13h 27m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 6:48 PM | 12h 58m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 6:19 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:11 AM | 5:49 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:28 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 02m |
| December | 6:48 AM | 5:30 PM | 10h 43m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:27 AM
June 5
Latest sunset
7:04 PM
June 25
Longest day
13h 34m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 42m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shantou today?
On August 10, 2026, sunrise in Shantou, China is at 5:48 AM and sunset is at 6:51 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Shantou today?
Today in Shantou, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 03m.
When is golden hour in Shantou?
Morning golden hour in Shantou ends at 6:19 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
What time is solar noon in Shantou?
Solar noon in Shantou is at 12:20 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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