Sunrise & sunset times in Shenzhen, China
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:16 and sets at 18:08 in Shenzhen. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Shenzhen
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Golden hour in Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Shenzhen (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Shenzhen’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:06 | 18:00 | 12:33 | 10h 54m |
| February | 06:55 | 18:20 | 12:37 | 11h 24m |
| March | 06:32 | 18:32 | 12:32 | 11h 59m |
| April | 06:04 | 18:43 | 12:23 | 12h 39m |
| May | 05:43 | 18:56 | 12:20 | 13h 12m |
| June | 05:38 | 19:09 | 12:24 | 13h 30m |
| July | 05:47 | 19:11 | 12:29 | 13h 23m |
| August | 06:00 | 18:55 | 12:28 | 12h 55m |
| September | 06:10 | 18:27 | 12:19 | 12h 17m |
| October | 06:20 | 17:58 | 12:09 | 11h 38m |
| November | 06:36 | 17:40 | 12:08 | 11h 03m |
| December | 06:55 | 17:41 | 12:18 | 10h 45m |
Solar year in Shenzhen (2026)
Day length in Shenzhen swings by 2h 46m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Shenzhen
Longest day in Shenzhen: 13h 23m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 37m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 42m.
Moon tonight in Shenzhen
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 Shenzhen today?▼
The sun rises at 06:16 Asia/Shanghai in Shenzhen, China today.
What time is sunset in Shenzhen today?▼
The sun sets at 18:08 Asia/Shanghai in Shenzhen today.
How long is the day in Shenzhen today?▼
Daylight in Shenzhen today lasts 11 hours and 52 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shenzhen?▼
The morning golden hour in Shenzhen runs from 05:53 to 06:45, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:38 to 18:31.
What is the timezone of Shenzhen?▼
Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Shenzhen is 21 June 2026, with 13h 31m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Shenzhen?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Shenzhen is 22 December 2026, with 10h 45m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Shenzhen?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Shenzhen swings by 2h 46m.