Sunrise & sunset times in Shantou, China
On Friday 2 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:05 and sets at 17:59 in Shantou. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Shantou
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Golden hour in Shantou 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 Shantou when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Shantou (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Shantou’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:57 | 17:48 | 12:22 | 10h 51m |
| February | 06:46 | 18:08 | 12:27 | 11h 22m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:22 | 12:22 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:52 | 18:34 | 12:13 | 12h 41m |
| May | 05:31 | 18:47 | 12:09 | 13h 15m |
| June | 05:26 | 19:00 | 12:13 | 13h 33m |
| July | 05:35 | 19:02 | 12:19 | 13h 26m |
| August | 05:49 | 18:46 | 12:17 | 12h 57m |
| September | 05:59 | 18:17 | 12:08 | 12h 17m |
| October | 06:10 | 17:47 | 11:59 | 11h 37m |
| November | 06:26 | 17:28 | 11:57 | 11h 01m |
| December | 06:46 | 17:29 | 12:08 | 10h 42m |
Solar year in Shantou (2026)
Day length in Shantou swings by 2h 52m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Shantou
Longest day in Shantou: 13h 26m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 34m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 44m.
Moon tonight in Shantou
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Shantou today?▼
The sun rises at 06:05 Asia/Shanghai in Shantou, China today.
What time is sunset in Shantou today?▼
The sun sets at 17:59 Asia/Shanghai in Shantou today.
How long is the day in Shantou today?▼
Daylight in Shantou today lasts 11 hours and 54 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shantou?▼
The morning golden hour in Shantou runs from 05:42 to 06:35, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:30 to 18:22.
What is the timezone of Shantou?▼
Shantou 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 Shantou?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Shantou is 21 June 2026, with 13h 34m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Shantou?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Shantou is 22 December 2026, with 10h 42m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Shantou?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Shantou swings by 2h 52m.