Sunrise & sunset times in Guangzhou, China
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 18:58 in Guangzhou. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Guangzhou
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Guangzhou (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Guangzhou’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:10 | 18:02 | 12:36 | 10h 52m |
| February | 06:59 | 18:22 | 12:41 | 11h 23m |
| March | 06:36 | 18:36 | 12:35 | 11h 59m |
| April | 06:06 | 18:47 | 12:27 | 12h 40m |
| May | 05:46 | 19:00 | 12:23 | 13h 14m |
| June | 05:41 | 19:13 | 12:27 | 13h 32m |
| July | 05:50 | 19:15 | 12:32 | 13h 25m |
| August | 06:03 | 18:59 | 12:31 | 12h 56m |
| September | 06:13 | 18:30 | 12:22 | 12h 17m |
| October | 06:23 | 18:01 | 12:12 | 11h 37m |
| November | 06:40 | 17:42 | 12:11 | 11h 02m |
| December | 07:00 | 17:43 | 12:21 | 10h 43m |
Solar year in Guangzhou (2026)
Day length in Guangzhou swings by 2h 50m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Guangzhou
Longest day in Guangzhou: 13h 25m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 35m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 47m.
Moon tonight in Guangzhou
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 Guangzhou today?▼
The sun rises at 06:03 Asia/Shanghai in Guangzhou, China today.
What time is sunset in Guangzhou today?▼
The sun sets at 18:58 Asia/Shanghai in Guangzhou today.
How long is the day in Guangzhou today?▼
Daylight in Guangzhou today lasts 12 hours and 55 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Guangzhou?▼
The morning golden hour in Guangzhou runs from 05:40 to 06:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:28 to 19:22.
What is the timezone of Guangzhou?▼
Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Guangzhou is 21 June 2026, with 13h 33m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Guangzhou?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Guangzhou is 22 December 2026, with 10h 43m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Guangzhou?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Guangzhou swings by 2h 50m.