Sunrise & sunset times in Beijing, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:45 and sets at 19:44 in Beijing. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Beijing
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Beijing today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Beijing when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Beijing (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Beijing’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:34 | 17:13 | 12:23 | 9h 39m |
| February | 07:07 | 17:49 | 12:28 | 10h 42m |
| March | 06:26 | 18:20 | 12:23 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:37 | 18:52 | 12:14 | 13h 14m |
| May | 04:59 | 19:22 | 12:10 | 14h 22m |
| June | 04:45 | 19:44 | 12:14 | 14h 59m |
| July | 04:58 | 19:42 | 12:20 | 14h 43m |
| August | 05:25 | 19:11 | 12:18 | 13h 45m |
| September | 05:55 | 18:23 | 12:09 | 12h 28m |
| October | 06:24 | 17:35 | 12:00 | 11h 11m |
| November | 06:58 | 16:58 | 11:58 | 9h 59m |
| December | 07:28 | 16:50 | 12:09 | 9h 21m |
Solar year in Beijing (2026)
Day length in Beijing swings by 5h 40m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Beijing
Longest day in Beijing: 14h 50m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 10m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 49m.
Moon tonight in Beijing
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Beijing today?▼
The sun rises at 04:45 Asia/Shanghai in Beijing, China today.
What time is sunset in Beijing today?▼
The sun sets at 19:44 Asia/Shanghai in Beijing today.
How long is the day in Beijing today?▼
Daylight in Beijing today lasts 14 hours and 59 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Beijing?▼
The morning golden hour in Beijing runs from 04:12 to 05:25, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:04 to 20:17.
What is the timezone of Beijing?▼
Beijing uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Beijing?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Beijing is 21 June 2026, with 15h 00m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Beijing?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Beijing is 22 December 2026, with 9h 20m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Beijing?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Beijing swings by 5h 40m.