Sunrise and Sunset in Nanjing Today
In Nanjing, China, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:24 and sets at 17:11. The day length is 10h 47m. Solar noon is reached at 11:48.
Nanjing: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Nanjing at 11:48 – 12 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 04:58, the latest on January 8 at 07:06.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 16:59 and latest on June 30 at 19:15.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 12 min more daylight than the shortest.
Nanjing 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 | 07:05 | 17:22 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 245° | 121 h |
| Feb | 06:47 | 17:50 | 11 h 3 min | west-southwest 256° | 125 h |
| Mar | 06:15 | 18:12 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 153 h |
| Apr | 05:36 | 18:33 | 12 h 57 min | west-northwest 282° | 181 h |
| May | 05:07 | 18:55 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 293° | 190 h |
| Jun | 04:58 | 19:12 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 298° | 155 h |
| Jul | 05:09 | 19:12 | 14 h 3 min | west-northwest 296° | 195 h |
| Aug | 05:29 | 18:49 | 13 h 20 min | west-northwest 287° | 198 h |
| Sep | 05:48 | 18:11 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 165 h |
| Oct | 06:07 | 17:32 | 11 h 25 min | west 260° | 169 h |
| Nov | 06:33 | 17:05 | 10 h 32 min | west-southwest 249° | 145 h |
| Dec | 06:57 | 17:01 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 243° | 135 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 198 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 121 – 1,932 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Nanjing, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Nanjing
Morning: 06:08–06:58 · Evening: 16:37–17:27
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Nanjing, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:08 to 06:58. The evening golden hour extends from 16:37 to 17:27. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Nanjing
Morning: 05:59–06:08 · Evening: 17:27–17:37
The Blue Hour in Nanjing offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:59 to 06:08, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:27 to 17:37, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Nanjing
Nanjing is located at a latitude of 32.06° and a longitude of 118.80°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Nanjing vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Nanjing
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Nanjing. 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 Nanjing, with up to 14h 15m 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 Nanjing sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Nanjing brings the shortest days with only 10h 3m 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 Nanjing
On the same latitude as Nanjing
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Nanjing (32.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 47m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Nanjing
When does the sun rise in Nanjing today?
Today the sun rises in Nanjing at 06:25 and sets at 17:11.
How long is the day in Nanjing today?
The day lasts 10h 46m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Nanjing today?
In the morning from 06:09–06:59, in the evening from 16:36–17:26.
When is the longest day in Nanjing?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 15m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 3m.
When does it get dark in Nanjing today?
It is dark from 17:36, fully dark from 18:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Nanjing. All times are in local time. How it is calculated