Sunrise & sunset times in Nanjing, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:58 and sets at 19:12 in Nanjing. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Nanjing
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Golden hour in Nanjing 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 Nanjing when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Nanjing (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Nanjing’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:05 | 17:22 | 12:14 | 10h 16m |
| February | 06:47 | 17:50 | 12:18 | 11h 03m |
| March | 06:15 | 18:12 | 12:13 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:36 | 18:33 | 12:04 | 12h 57m |
| May | 05:07 | 18:55 | 12:01 | 13h 47m |
| June | 04:58 | 19:12 | 12:05 | 14h 14m |
| July | 05:09 | 19:12 | 12:10 | 14h 03m |
| August | 05:29 | 18:49 | 12:09 | 13h 20m |
| September | 05:48 | 18:11 | 12:00 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:08 | 17:32 | 11:50 | 11h 24m |
| November | 06:33 | 17:05 | 11:49 | 10h 31m |
| December | 06:57 | 17:01 | 11:59 | 10h 04m |
Solar year in Nanjing (2026)
Day length in Nanjing swings by 4h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Nanjing
Longest day in Nanjing: 14h 6m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 54m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 6m.
Moon tonight in Nanjing
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 Nanjing today?▼
The sun rises at 04:58 Asia/Shanghai in Nanjing, China today.
What time is sunset in Nanjing today?▼
The sun sets at 19:12 Asia/Shanghai in Nanjing today.
How long is the day in Nanjing today?▼
Daylight in Nanjing today lasts 14 hours and 14 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nanjing?▼
The morning golden hour in Nanjing runs from 04:30 to 05:34, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:36 to 19:41.
What is the timezone of Nanjing?▼
Nanjing 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 Nanjing?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Nanjing is 21 June 2026, with 14h 15m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nanjing?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Nanjing is 22 December 2026, with 10h 03m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Nanjing?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Nanjing swings by 4h 12m.