Sunrise and Sunset in Datong Today
In Datong, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:28 and sets at 18:00. The day length is 11h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 12:14.
Datong: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Datong at 12:14 – 14 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 04:57, the latest on January 4 at 07:49.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:01 and latest on June 27 at 20:00.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.
Datong 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 | 07:47 | 17:25 | 9 h 38 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Feb | 07:20 | 18:02 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Mar | 06:39 | 18:33 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:49 | 19:05 | 13 h 15 min | west-northwest 284° |
| May | 05:11 | 19:35 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jun | 04:57 | 19:57 | 15 h 0 min | west-northwest 302° |
| Jul | 05:10 | 19:55 | 14 h 45 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Aug | 05:37 | 19:24 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 06:07 | 18:36 | 12 h 29 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 06:36 | 17:47 | 11 h 11 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 07:11 | 17:10 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Dec | 07:41 | 17:02 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 240° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 62° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Datong
Morning: 06:12–07:04 · Evening: 17:23–18:16
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Datong, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:12 to 07:04. The evening golden hour extends from 17:23 to 18:16. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Datong
Morning: 06:01–06:12 · Evening: 18:16–18:27
The Blue Hour in Datong offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:01 to 06:12, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:16 to 18:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Datong
Datong is located at a latitude of 40.09° and a longitude of 113.29°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Datong vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Datong
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Datong. 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 Datong, 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 Datong 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 Datong 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.
Cities near Datong
On the same latitude as Datong
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Datong (40.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 31m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Datong
When does the sun rise in Datong today?
Today the sun rises in Datong at 06:28 and sets at 18:00.
How long is the day in Datong today?
The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Datong today?
In the morning from 06:12–07:04, in the evening from 17:23–18:16.
When is the longest day in Datong?
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 Datong today?
It is dark from 18:27, fully dark from 19:30.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Datong. All times are in local time. How it is calculated