Sunrise and Sunset in Dandong Today
In Dandong, China, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 05:33 and sets at 17:33. The day length is 12h 0m. Solar noon is reached at 11:33.
Dandong: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dandong at 11:33 – 26 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 04:12, the latest on January 4 at 07:04.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:16 and latest on June 27 at 19:15.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.
Golden Hour in Dandong
Morning: 05:16–06:09 · Evening: 16:57–17:50
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dandong, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:16 to 06:09. The evening golden hour extends from 16:57 to 17:50. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dandong
Morning: 05:06–05:16 · Evening: 17:50–18:00
The Blue Hour in Dandong offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:06 to 05:16, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:50 to 18:00, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dandong
Dandong is located at a latitude of 40.13° and a longitude of 124.39°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dandong vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dandong
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dandong. 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 Dandong, with up to 15h 2m 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 Dandong 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 Dandong brings the shortest days with only 9h 19m 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 Dandong
When does the sun rise in Dandong today?
Today the sun rises in Dandong at 05:33 and sets at 17:33.
How long is the day in Dandong today?
The day lasts 12h 0m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dandong today?
In the morning from 05:16–06:09, in the evening from 16:57–17:50.
When is the longest day in Dandong?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 2m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 19m.
When does it get dark in Dandong today?
It is dark from 18:00, fully dark from 19:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dandong. All times are in local time. How it is calculated