Sunrise & sunset times in Dandong, China
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:10 and sets at 18:13 in Dandong. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Dandong
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Dandong 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 Dandong when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Dandong (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Dandong’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:02 | 16:40 | 11:51 | 9h 37m |
| February | 06:36 | 17:17 | 11:56 | 10h 41m |
| March | 05:54 | 17:48 | 11:51 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:05 | 18:20 | 11:42 | 13h 15m |
| May | 04:27 | 18:50 | 11:38 | 14h 23m |
| June | 04:12 | 19:13 | 11:42 | 15h 00m |
| July | 04:25 | 19:10 | 11:48 | 14h 45m |
| August | 04:53 | 18:39 | 11:46 | 13h 46m |
| September | 05:22 | 17:51 | 11:37 | 12h 29m |
| October | 05:52 | 17:03 | 11:28 | 11h 10m |
| November | 06:27 | 16:26 | 11:26 | 9h 58m |
| December | 06:57 | 16:17 | 11:37 | 9h 20m |
Solar year in Dandong (2026)
Day length in Dandong swings by 5h 43m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Dandong
Longest day in Dandong: 14h 52m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 8m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 50m.
Moon tonight in Dandong
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Dandong today?▼
The sun rises at 05:10 Asia/Shanghai in Dandong, China today.
What time is sunset in Dandong today?▼
The sun sets at 18:13 Asia/Shanghai in Dandong today.
How long is the day in Dandong today?▼
Daylight in Dandong today lasts 13 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dandong?▼
The morning golden hour in Dandong runs from 04:42 to 05:46, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:37 to 18:40.
What is the timezone of Dandong?▼
Dandong 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 Dandong?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Dandong is 21 June 2026, with 15h 02m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Dandong?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Dandong is 22 December 2026, with 9h 19m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Dandong?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Dandong swings by 5h 43m.