Sun Times in Shanghai
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shanghai?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shanghai?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shanghai (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shanghai?
Morning golden hour in Shanghai ends at 6:39 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
How long is the day in Shanghai?
The day length for Shanghai is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shanghai?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shanghai is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shanghai?
Sunset and dusk times for Shanghai are displayed above (Asia/Shanghai). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Shanghai?
Twilight duration in Shanghai varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Shanghai?
The earliest sunrise in Shanghai in 2026 is at 4:50 AM on June 9 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shanghai?
The latest sunset in Shanghai in 2026 is at 7:03 PM on June 25 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shanghai?
After sunset in Shanghai, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
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