Sunrise and Sunset in Shanghai Today

In Shanghai, China, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 06:12 and sets at 17:02. The day length is 10h 50m. Solar noon is reached at 11:37.

Shanghai: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Shanghai at 11:37 – 23 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 04:49, the latest on January 9 at 06:53.

The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 16:51 and latest on June 30 at 19:02.

The longest day of the year has 4 h 4 min more daylight than the shortest.

Shanghai 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	06:53	17:13	10 h 20 min	west-southwest 246°	110 h
Feb	06:35	17:41	11 h 5 min	west-southwest 256°	115 h
Mar	06:04	18:01	11 h 57 min	west 268°	137 h
Apr	05:26	18:22	12 h 56 min	west-northwest 282°	157 h
May	04:58	18:42	13 h 44 min	west-northwest 293°	170 h
Jun	04:49	18:59	14 h 10 min	west-northwest 298°	121 h
Jul	05:00	18:59	13 h 59 min	west-northwest 296°	185 h
Aug	05:19	18:37	13 h 18 min	west-northwest 287°	187 h
Sep	05:38	18:00	12 h 22 min	west 274°	161 h
Oct	05:56	17:22	11 h 26 min	west 260°	158 h
Nov	06:20	16:55	10 h 35 min	west-southwest 249°	127 h
Dec	06:44	16:53	10 h 8 min	west-southwest 243°	127 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 55° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: August with 187 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 110 – 1,755 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Shanghai/Baoshan, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Shanghai

Morning: 05:57–06:46 · Evening: 16:28–17:17

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Shanghai, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:57 to 06:46. The evening golden hour extends from 16:28 to 17:17. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Shanghai

Morning: 05:47–05:57 · Evening: 17:17–17:27

The Blue Hour in Shanghai offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:47 to 05:57, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:17 to 17:27, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Shanghai

Shanghai is located at a latitude of 31.23° and a longitude of 121.47°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Shanghai vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Shanghai

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Shanghai. 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 Shanghai, with up to 14h 11m 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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai brings the shortest days with only 10h 7m 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 Shanghai

On the same latitude as Shanghai

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Shanghai (31.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 50m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Shanghai

When does the sun rise in Shanghai today?

Today the sun rises in Shanghai at 06:13 and sets at 17:01.

How long is the day in Shanghai today?

The day lasts 10h 48m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Shanghai today?

In the morning from 05:57–06:47, in the evening from 16:27–17:17.

When is the longest day in Shanghai?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 11m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 7m.

When does it get dark in Shanghai today?

It is dark from 17:26, fully dark from 18:24.