Sunrise & sunset times in Shanghai, China
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:49 and sets at 18:59 in Shanghai. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Shanghai
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Shanghai 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 Shanghai when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Shanghai (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Shanghai’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:53 | 17:13 | 12:03 | 10h 20m |
| February | 06:35 | 17:41 | 12:08 | 11h 05m |
| March | 06:04 | 18:01 | 12:03 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:26 | 18:22 | 11:54 | 12h 55m |
| May | 04:58 | 18:42 | 11:50 | 13h 43m |
| June | 04:49 | 18:59 | 11:54 | 14h 09m |
| July | 05:00 | 18:59 | 12:00 | 13h 59m |
| August | 05:19 | 18:37 | 11:58 | 13h 17m |
| September | 05:38 | 18:00 | 11:49 | 12h 22m |
| October | 05:56 | 17:22 | 11:40 | 11h 26m |
| November | 06:21 | 16:56 | 11:38 | 10h 35m |
| December | 06:45 | 16:53 | 11:49 | 10h 08m |
Solar year in Shanghai (2026)
Day length in Shanghai swings by 4h 04m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Shanghai
Longest day in Shanghai: 14h 2m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 58m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 1m.
Moon tonight in Shanghai
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 Shanghai today?▼
The sun rises at 04:49 Asia/Shanghai in Shanghai, China today.
What time is sunset in Shanghai today?▼
The sun sets at 18:59 Asia/Shanghai in Shanghai today.
How long is the day in Shanghai today?▼
Daylight in Shanghai today lasts 14 hours and 9 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shanghai?▼
The morning golden hour in Shanghai runs from 04:21 to 05:25, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:24 to 19:27.
What is the timezone of Shanghai?▼
Shanghai 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 Shanghai?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Shanghai is 21 June 2026, with 14h 11m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Shanghai?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Shanghai is 22 December 2026, with 10h 07m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Shanghai?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Shanghai swings by 4h 04m.