Sunrise and Sunset in Yantai Today
In Yantai, China, the sun rises today on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 06:25 and sets at 16:50. The day length is 10h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 11:38.
Yantai: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Yantai at 11:38 – 22 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 04:32, the latest on January 6 at 07:09.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:35 and latest on June 28 at 19:19.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Yantai 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 | 07:08 | 16:59 | 9 h 51 min | west-southwest 244° |
| Feb | 06:44 | 17:33 | 10 h 49 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 06:06 | 18:01 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:20 | 18:29 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 04:45 | 18:56 | 14 h 11 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jun | 04:32 | 19:17 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jul | 04:44 | 19:15 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Aug | 05:09 | 18:47 | 13 h 37 min | west-northwest 288° |
| Sep | 05:36 | 18:02 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:02 | 17:17 | 11 h 16 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 06:33 | 16:43 | 10 h 10 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Dec | 07:01 | 16:37 | 9 h 36 min | west-southwest 241° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 60° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Yantai
Morning: 06:08–07:02 · Evening: 16:13–17:07
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Yantai, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:08 to 07:02. The evening golden hour extends from 16:13 to 17:07. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Yantai
Morning: 05:57–06:08 · Evening: 17:07–17:17
The Blue Hour in Yantai offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:57 to 06:08, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:07 to 17:17, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Yantai
Yantai is located at a latitude of 37.54° and a longitude of 121.39°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Yantai vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Yantai
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Yantai. 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 Yantai, with up to 14h 46m 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 Yantai sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Yantai brings the shortest days with only 9h 34m 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 Yantai
On the same latitude as Yantai
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Yantai (37.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 25m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Yantai
When does the sun rise in Yantai today?
Today the sun rises in Yantai at 06:25 and sets at 16:50.
How long is the day in Yantai today?
The day lasts 10h 25m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Yantai today?
In the morning from 06:08–07:02, in the evening from 16:13–17:07.
When is the longest day in Yantai?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 46m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 34m.
When does it get dark in Yantai today?
It is dark from 17:17, fully dark from 18:19.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Yantai. All times are in local time. How it is calculated