Sunrise & sunset times in Macau, Macao SAR China
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:08 and sets at 18:41 in Macau. All times are shown in the Asia/Macau timezone.
Today in Macau
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Macau 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 Macau when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Macau (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Macau’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:07 | 18:02 | 12:35 | 10h 55m |
| February | 06:57 | 18:22 | 12:39 | 11h 25m |
| March | 06:34 | 18:34 | 12:34 | 12h 00m |
| April | 06:06 | 18:45 | 12:25 | 12h 39m |
| May | 05:46 | 18:58 | 12:22 | 13h 11m |
| June | 05:41 | 19:10 | 12:26 | 13h 29m |
| July | 05:50 | 19:12 | 12:31 | 13h 21m |
| August | 06:03 | 18:57 | 12:30 | 12h 54m |
| September | 06:12 | 18:29 | 12:21 | 12h 16m |
| October | 06:21 | 18:01 | 12:11 | 11h 39m |
| November | 06:37 | 17:42 | 12:10 | 11h 05m |
| December | 06:57 | 17:44 | 12:20 | 10h 47m |
Solar year in Macau (2026)
Day length in Macau swings by 2h 43m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Macau
Longest day in Macau: 13h 22m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 38m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 24m.
Moon tonight in Macau
Next full moon on 26 September 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 Macau today?▼
The sun rises at 06:08 Asia/Macau in Macau, Macao SAR China today.
What time is sunset in Macau today?▼
The sun sets at 18:41 Asia/Macau in Macau today.
How long is the day in Macau today?▼
Daylight in Macau today lasts 12 hours and 33 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Macau?▼
The morning golden hour in Macau runs from 05:46 to 06:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:12 to 19:04.
What is the timezone of Macau?▼
Macau uses the Asia/Macau timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Macau?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Macau is 21 June 2026, with 13h 30m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Macau?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Macau is 22 December 2026, with 10h 47m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Macau?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Macau swings by 2h 43m.