Sunrise & sunset times in Datong, China
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:38 and sets at 19:22 in Datong. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Datong
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Golden hour in Datong 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 Datong when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Datong (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Datong’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:47 | 17:25 | 12:36 | 9h 38m |
| February | 07:20 | 18:02 | 12:40 | 10h 41m |
| March | 06:39 | 18:33 | 12:35 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:49 | 19:04 | 12:26 | 13h 15m |
| May | 05:11 | 19:35 | 12:23 | 14h 23m |
| June | 04:57 | 19:57 | 12:27 | 15h 00m |
| July | 05:10 | 19:55 | 12:32 | 14h 45m |
| August | 05:37 | 19:24 | 12:31 | 13h 46m |
| September | 06:07 | 18:36 | 12:22 | 12h 28m |
| October | 06:36 | 17:47 | 12:12 | 11h 10m |
| November | 07:11 | 17:10 | 12:11 | 9h 58m |
| December | 07:41 | 17:02 | 12:21 | 9h 20m |
Solar year in Datong (2026)
Day length in Datong swings by 5h 42m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Datong
Longest day in Datong: 14h 51m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 9m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 33m.
Moon tonight in Datong
Next full moon on 28 August 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 Datong today?▼
The sun rises at 05:38 Asia/Shanghai in Datong, China today.
What time is sunset in Datong today?▼
The sun sets at 19:22 Asia/Shanghai in Datong today.
How long is the day in Datong today?▼
Daylight in Datong today lasts 13 hours and 44 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Datong?▼
The morning golden hour in Datong runs from 05:09 to 06:16, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:45 to 19:51.
What is the timezone of Datong?▼
Datong 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 Datong?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Datong is 21 June 2026, with 15h 02m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Datong?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Datong is 22 December 2026, with 9h 19m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Datong?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Datong swings by 5h 42m.