Forbidden City Palace: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Forbidden City Palace, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:16 and sets at 17:47. The day length is 11h 32m. Solar noon is reached at 12:02.
Forbidden City Palace: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Forbidden City Palace at 12:02 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 04:45, the latest on January 4 at 07:36.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 16:49 and latest on June 27 at 19:47.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 40 min more daylight than the shortest.
Forbidden City Palace 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:34 | 17:13 | 9 h 39 min | west-southwest 243° | 188 h |
| Feb | 07:07 | 17:49 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 254° | 189 h |
| Mar | 06:26 | 18:20 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 231 h |
| Apr | 05:37 | 18:52 | 13 h 15 min | west-northwest 284° | 243 h |
| May | 04:59 | 19:22 | 14 h 22 min | west-northwest 296° | 265 h |
| Jun | 04:45 | 19:44 | 14 h 59 min | west-northwest 302° | 222 h |
| Jul | 04:58 | 19:42 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 299° | 191 h |
| Aug | 05:25 | 19:11 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 289° | 205 h |
| Sep | 05:54 | 18:23 | 12 h 29 min | west 275° | 206 h |
| Oct | 06:24 | 17:35 | 11 h 11 min | west 259° | 200 h |
| Nov | 06:58 | 16:58 | 10 h 0 min | west-southwest 246° | 173 h |
| Dec | 07:28 | 16:50 | 9 h 22 min | west-southwest 240° | 177 h |
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.
Sunniest month: May with 265 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 173 – 2,490 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Beijing (Peking), mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Forbidden City Palace
Morning: 05:59–06:52 · Evening: 17:11–18:04
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Forbidden City Palace, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:52. The evening golden hour extends from 17:11 to 18:04. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Forbidden City Palace
Morning: 05:49–05:59 · Evening: 18:04–18:14
The Blue Hour in Forbidden City Palace offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:49 to 05:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:04 to 18:14, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Forbidden City Palace
Forbidden City Palace is located at a latitude of 39.92° and a longitude of 116.40°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Forbidden City Palace vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Forbidden City Palace
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Forbidden City Palace. 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 Forbidden City Palace, with up to 15h 0m 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 Forbidden City Palace 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 Forbidden City Palace brings the shortest days with only 9h 20m 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.
On the same latitude as Forbidden City Palace
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Forbidden City Palace (39.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 32m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Forbidden City Palace
When does the sun rise in Forbidden City Palace today?
Today the sun rises in Forbidden City Palace at 06:16 and sets at 17:47.
How long is the day in Forbidden City Palace today?
The day lasts 11h 32m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Forbidden City Palace today?
In the morning from 05:59–06:52, in the evening from 17:11–18:04.
When is the longest day in Forbidden City Palace?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 0m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 20m.
When does it get dark in Forbidden City Palace today?
It is dark from 18:14, fully dark from 19:17.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Forbidden City Palace. All times are in local time. How it is calculated