Sunrise and Sunset in Jinan Today
In Jinan, China, the sun rises today on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 06:00 and sets at 18:06. The day length is 12h 5m. Solar noon is reached at 12:03.
Golden Hour in Jinan
Morning: 06:00–06:34 · Evening: 17:31–18:06
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Jinan, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:00 to 06:34. The evening golden hour extends from 17:31 to 18:06. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Jinan
Morning: 05:35–05:44 · Evening: 18:21–18:31
The Blue Hour in Jinan offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:35 to 05:44, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:21 to 18:31, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Jinan
Jinan is located at a latitude of 36.65° and a longitude of 117.12°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Jinan vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Jinan
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Jinan. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 3m 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 Jinan, with up to 14h 40m 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 Jinan sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 5m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Jinan brings the shortest days with only 9h 39m 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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Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Jinan. All times are in local time.