Sunrise and Sunset in Dali Today
In Dali, China, the sun rises today on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:14 and sets at 18:58. The day length is 11h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 13:06.
Dali: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dali at 13:06 – 1 h 6 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 9 at 06:27, the latest on January 13 at 08:06.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 18:27 and latest on July 2 at 20:14.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Dali through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:06 | 18:49 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 07:54 | 19:12 | 11 h 18 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 07:28 | 19:27 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:56 | 19:41 | 12 h 45 min | west-northwest 281° |
| May | 06:33 | 19:57 | 13 h 23 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 06:27 | 20:11 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jul | 06:37 | 20:12 | 13 h 35 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Aug | 06:51 | 19:54 | 13 h 3 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 07:04 | 19:23 | 12 h 19 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:17 | 18:51 | 11 h 34 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 07:36 | 18:30 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Dec | 07:57 | 18:30 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Dali
Morning: 06:59–07:44 · Evening: 18:28–19:12
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dali, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:59 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 18:28 to 19:12. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dali
Morning: 06:51–06:59 · Evening: 19:12–19:21
The Blue Hour in Dali offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:51 to 06:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:12 to 19:21, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dali
Dali is located at a latitude of 25.61° and a longitude of 100.27°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dali vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dali
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dali. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Dali, with up to 13h 44m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Dali sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Dali brings the shortest days with only 10h 33m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Dali
On the same latitude as Dali
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Dali (25.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Dali
When does the sun rise in Dali today?
Today the sun rises in Dali at 07:14 and sets at 18:57.
How long is the day in Dali today?
The day lasts 11h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dali today?
In the morning from 07:00–07:45, in the evening from 18:27–19:11.
When is the longest day in Dali?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 33m.
When does it get dark in Dali today?
It is dark from 19:20, fully dark from 20:13.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dali. All times are in local time. How it is calculated