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Shenzhen Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Shenzhen, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 12, 2026 in Shenzhen, China, sunrise is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 12h 22m, solar noon is at 12:21 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:40 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:02 PM.
Local date
September 12, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Sep 12, 2026, 10:00 PM
Today’s solar times in Shenzhen
Dawn
5:48 AM
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:40 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:02 PM
Sunset
6:32 PM
Dusk
6:55 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 22m
Solar noon
12:21 PM
Coordinates
22.5455, 114.0683
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 22.5455, longitude 114.0683, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Shenzhen over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 12, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 22m |
| TomorrowSep 13, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 20m |
| +1 weekSep 19, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:25 PM | 12h 13m |
| +1 monthOct 12, 2026 | 6:19 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 43m |
What these times mean
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:07 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 54m |
| February | 6:57 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 24m |
| March | 6:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:05 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 40m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 13m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 30m |
| July | 5:48 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 24m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 12h 56m |
| September | 6:11 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:21 AM | 6:00 PM | 11h 39m |
| November | 6:37 AM | 5:41 PM | 11h 04m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 46m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:39 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
7:13 PM
June 26
Longest day
13h 31m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 45m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Shenzhen with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2042 | 10:17 AM | 106.1% |
| Apr 11, 2070 | 10:36 AM | 104.7% |
| Jan 27, 2074 | 2:44 PM | 98% |
| Jul 24, 2074 | 11:10 AM | 98.4% |
| Jun 22, 2085 | 11:21 AM | 97% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shenzhen today?
On September 12, 2026, sunrise in Shenzhen, China is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 6:32 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Shenzhen today?
Today in Shenzhen, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 22m.
When is golden hour in Shenzhen?
Morning golden hour in Shenzhen ends at 6:40 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:02 PM.
What time is solar noon in Shenzhen?
Solar noon in Shenzhen is at 12:21 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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