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Macau Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Macao SAR China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Macau, Macao SAR China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 10, 2026 in Macau, Macao SAR China, sunrise is at 6:12 AM and sunset is at 6:36 PM (Asia/Macau). The day lasts 12h 24m, solar noon is at 12:24 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:42 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
Local date
September 10, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Sep 10, 2026, 1:56 PM
Today’s solar times in Macau
Dawn
5:50 AM
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:42 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:06 PM
Sunset
6:36 PM
Dusk
6:58 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 24m
Solar noon
12:24 PM
Coordinates
22.2006, 113.5461
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 22.2006, longitude 113.5461, and the Asia/Macau time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Macau over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 10, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 24m |
| TomorrowSep 11, 2026 | 6:12 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 23m |
| +1 weekSep 17, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 15m |
| +1 monthOct 10, 2026 | 6:21 AM | 6:07 PM | 11h 46m |
What these times mean
Macau 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 Macau throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:08 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 55m |
| February | 6:59 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 25m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:07 AM | 6:46 PM | 12h 39m |
| May | 5:47 AM | 6:59 PM | 13h 11m |
| June | 5:43 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 29m |
| July | 5:51 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 22m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 55m |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 6:22 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:39 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 05m |
| December | 6:58 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 47m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:42 AM
June 3
Latest sunset
7:14 PM
June 24
Longest day
13h 30m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 46m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Macau 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 Macau today?
On September 10, 2026, sunrise in Macau, Macao SAR China is at 6:12 AM and sunset is at 6:36 PM (Asia/Macau).
How long is the day in Macau today?
Today in Macau, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 24m.
When is golden hour in Macau?
Morning golden hour in Macau ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:06 PM.
What time is solar noon in Macau?
Solar noon in Macau is at 12:24 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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