Sunrise and Sunset in Dalian Today
In Dalian, China, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 05:43 and sets at 17:46. The day length is 12h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 11:45.
Golden Hour in Dalian
Morning: 05:27–06:18 · Evening: 17:11–18:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dalian, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:27 to 06:18. The evening golden hour extends from 17:11 to 18:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dalian
Morning: 05:16–05:27 · Evening: 18:02–18:13
The Blue Hour in Dalian offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:16 to 05:27, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:02 to 18:13, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dalian
Dalian is located at a latitude of 38.91° and a longitude of 121.61°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dalian vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dalian
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dalian. 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 Dalian, with up to 14h 54m 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 Dalian sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Dalian brings the shortest days with only 9h 26m 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.
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Questions about the sun in Dalian
When does the sun rise in Dalian today?
Today the sun rises in Dalian at 05:44 and sets at 17:44.
How long is the day in Dalian today?
The day lasts 12h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dalian today?
In the morning from 05:28–06:19, in the evening from 17:09–18:01.
When is the longest day in Dalian?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 26m.
When does it get dark in Dalian today?
It is dark from 18:11, fully dark from 19:13.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dalian. All times are in local time. How it is calculated