Sunrise & sunset times in Dalian, China
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:27 and sets at 19:20 in Dalian. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Dalian
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Golden hour in Dalian 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 Dalian when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Dalian (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Dalian’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:10 | 16:55 | 12:02 | 9h 44m |
| February | 06:45 | 17:30 | 12:07 | 10h 45m |
| March | 06:05 | 18:00 | 12:02 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:17 | 18:30 | 11:53 | 13h 12m |
| May | 04:41 | 18:58 | 11:49 | 14h 17m |
| June | 04:27 | 19:20 | 11:54 | 14h 52m |
| July | 04:40 | 19:18 | 11:59 | 14h 38m |
| August | 05:06 | 18:48 | 11:58 | 13h 42m |
| September | 05:34 | 18:02 | 11:48 | 12h 28m |
| October | 06:02 | 17:15 | 11:39 | 11h 13m |
| November | 06:35 | 16:40 | 11:38 | 10h 04m |
| December | 07:04 | 16:32 | 11:48 | 9h 27m |
Solar year in Dalian (2026)
Day length in Dalian swings by 5h 28m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Dalian
Longest day in Dalian: 14h 44m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 16m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 43m.
Moon tonight in Dalian
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 Dalian today?▼
The sun rises at 04:27 Asia/Shanghai in Dalian, China today.
What time is sunset in Dalian today?▼
The sun sets at 19:20 Asia/Shanghai in Dalian today.
How long is the day in Dalian today?▼
Daylight in Dalian today lasts 14 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dalian?▼
The morning golden hour in Dalian runs from 03:55 to 05:07, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:40 to 19:52.
What is the timezone of Dalian?▼
Dalian 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 Dalian?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Dalian is 21 June 2026, with 14h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dalian?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Dalian is 22 December 2026, with 9h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Dalian?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Dalian swings by 5h 28m.