Sunrise & sunset times in Nantong, China
On Sunday 16 August 2026, the sun rises at 05:21 and sets at 18:39 in Nantong. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Nantong
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Golden hour in Nantong 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 Nantong when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Nantong (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Nantong’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:57 | 17:14 | 12:05 | 10h 16m |
| February | 06:39 | 17:42 | 12:10 | 11h 03m |
| March | 06:07 | 18:04 | 12:05 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:28 | 18:25 | 11:56 | 12h 57m |
| May | 04:59 | 18:46 | 11:52 | 13h 47m |
| June | 04:49 | 19:03 | 11:56 | 14h 14m |
| July | 05:00 | 19:03 | 12:02 | 14h 03m |
| August | 05:20 | 18:40 | 12:01 | 13h 20m |
| September | 05:40 | 18:03 | 11:51 | 12h 22m |
| October | 05:59 | 17:24 | 11:42 | 11h 24m |
| November | 06:24 | 16:56 | 11:41 | 10h 32m |
| December | 06:49 | 16:53 | 11:51 | 10h 04m |
Solar year in Nantong (2026)
Day length in Nantong swings by 4h 12m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Nantong
Longest day in Nantong: 14h 6m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 54m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 9m.
Moon tonight in Nantong
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 Nantong today?▼
The sun rises at 05:21 Asia/Shanghai in Nantong, China today.
What time is sunset in Nantong today?▼
The sun sets at 18:39 Asia/Shanghai in Nantong today.
How long is the day in Nantong today?▼
Daylight in Nantong today lasts 13 hours and 18 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nantong?▼
The morning golden hour in Nantong runs from 04:55 to 05:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:06 to 19:05.
What is the timezone of Nantong?▼
Nantong 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 Nantong?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Nantong is 21 June 2026, with 14h 15m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Nantong?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Nantong is 22 December 2026, with 10h 03m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Nantong?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Nantong swings by 4h 12m.