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Taicang Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Taicang, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 9, 2026 in Taicang, China, sunrise is at 5:18 AM and sunset is at 6:47 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 13h 29m, solar noon is at 12:02 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:51 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:13 PM.
Local date
August 9, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Taicang
Dawn
4:52 AM
Sunrise
5:18 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:51 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:13 PM
Sunset
6:47 PM
Dusk
7:13 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 29m
Solar noon
12:02 PM
Coordinates
31.4478, 121.0939
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 31.4478, longitude 121.0939, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Taicang over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 9, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 29m |
| TomorrowAug 10, 2026 | 5:18 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 27m |
| +1 weekAug 16, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 6:40 PM | 13h 18m |
| +1 monthSep 8, 2026 | 5:36 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 37m |
What these times mean
Taicang 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 Taicang throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:56 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 19m |
| February | 6:39 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 6:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:29 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 55m |
| May | 5:01 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 44m |
| June | 4:51 AM | 7:02 PM | 14h 11m |
| July | 5:02 AM | 7:03 PM | 14h 01m |
| August | 5:21 AM | 6:41 PM | 13h 19m |
| September | 5:40 AM | 6:04 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 5:59 AM | 5:26 PM | 11h 27m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 4:58 PM | 10h 35m |
| December | 6:48 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 07m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:51 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
7:05 PM
June 24
Longest day
14h 12m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 06m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Taicang today?
On August 9, 2026, sunrise in Taicang, China is at 5:18 AM and sunset is at 6:47 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Taicang today?
Today in Taicang, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 29m.
When is golden hour in Taicang?
Morning golden hour in Taicang ends at 5:51 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:13 PM.
What time is solar noon in Taicang?
Solar noon in Taicang is at 12:02 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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