Sunrise and sunset times in Beijing, 2026
In Beijing, China (39.9042° N, 116.4074° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 04:45 and sets at 19:46, giving 15h 00m of daylight. The shortest is 22 December, with 9h 20m of daylight. Local time, Asia/Shanghai time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Beijing
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:18 | 18:25 | 12h 07m | 49.9° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 04:45 | 19:46 | 15h 00m | 73.5° | 58° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:02 | 18:10 | 12h 08m | 50.0° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 22 December | 07:32 | 16:52 | 9h 20m | 26.7° | 120° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Beijing, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:05 | 07:35 | 12:17 | 27.1° | 16:59 | 17:30 | 9h 24m |
| 15 January | 07:04 | 07:34 | 12:23 | 29.0° | 17:13 | 17:43 | 9h 39m |
| 1 February | 06:54 | 07:23 | 12:27 | 33.0° | 17:33 | 18:01 | 10h 10m |
| 15 February | 06:39 | 07:07 | 12:28 | 37.4° | 17:49 | 18:17 | 10h 42m |
| 1 March | 06:21 | 06:48 | 12:26 | 42.5° | 18:05 | 18:32 | 11h 18m |
| 15 March | 05:59 | 06:26 | 12:23 | 48.0° | 18:20 | 18:47 | 11h 54m |
| 1 April | 05:31 | 05:59 | 12:18 | 54.6° | 18:38 | 19:05 | 12h 39m |
| 15 April | 05:09 | 05:37 | 12:14 | 59.9° | 18:52 | 19:20 | 13h 15m |
| 1 May | 04:45 | 05:15 | 12:11 | 65.2° | 19:08 | 19:37 | 13h 53m |
| 15 May | 04:29 | 04:59 | 12:10 | 69.0° | 19:22 | 19:52 | 14h 22m |
| 1 June | 04:16 | 04:48 | 12:12 | 72.2° | 19:36 | 20:08 | 14h 48m |
| 15 June | 04:12 | 04:45 | 12:14 | 73.4° | 19:44 | 20:17 | 14h 59m |
| 1 July | 04:16 | 04:49 | 12:18 | 73.2° | 19:46 | 20:19 | 14h 58m |
| 15 July | 04:26 | 04:58 | 12:20 | 71.6° | 19:42 | 20:13 | 14h 44m |
| 1 August | 04:42 | 05:12 | 12:20 | 68.1° | 19:28 | 19:58 | 14h 16m |
| 15 August | 04:56 | 05:25 | 12:18 | 64.2° | 19:11 | 19:40 | 13h 46m |
| 1 September | 05:14 | 05:41 | 12:14 | 58.4° | 18:46 | 19:14 | 13h 05m |
| 15 September | 05:27 | 05:54 | 12:09 | 53.1° | 18:23 | 18:50 | 12h 29m |
| 1 October | 05:43 | 06:10 | 12:04 | 46.9° | 17:57 | 18:24 | 11h 47m |
| 15 October | 05:57 | 06:24 | 12:00 | 41.6° | 17:35 | 18:02 | 11h 11m |
| 1 November | 06:14 | 06:42 | 11:57 | 35.7° | 17:12 | 17:40 | 10h 30m |
| 15 November | 06:29 | 06:58 | 11:58 | 31.7° | 16:58 | 17:27 | 10h 00m |
| 1 December | 06:46 | 07:16 | 12:03 | 28.3° | 16:50 | 17:19 | 9h 34m |
| 15 December | 06:57 | 07:28 | 12:09 | 26.9° | 16:50 | 17:20 | 9h 22m |
Terrain around Beijing
The terrain around Beijing rises up to 1.6° above the horizon (towards the west-northwest). On 21 May, the sun appears at 04:56 instead of 04:54 and disappears at 19:18 instead of 19:27: 0h 10m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 07:31 | 07:32 | 17:20 | 17:19 | 9h 48m |
| 21 February | 06:59 | 07:01 | 17:56 | 17:55 | 10h 55m |
| 21 March | 06:16 | 06:18 | 18:26 | 18:23 | 12h 06m |
| 21 April | 05:28 | 05:30 | 18:58 | 18:54 | 13h 25m |
| 21 May | 04:54 | 04:56 | 19:27 | 19:18 | 14h 23m |
| 21 June | 04:45 | 04:47 | 19:46 | 19:38 | 14h 52m |
| 21 July | 05:02 | 05:04 | 19:38 | 19:29 | 14h 26m |
| 21 August | 05:31 | 05:32 | 19:03 | 18:58 | 13h 27m |
| 21 September | 06:00 | 06:02 | 18:13 | 18:10 | 12h 09m |
| 21 October | 06:30 | 06:32 | 17:26 | 17:25 | 10h 54m |
| 21 November | 07:05 | 07:07 | 16:54 | 16:53 | 9h 47m |
| 21 December | 07:32 | 07:33 | 16:52 | 16:51 | 9h 19m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Beijing?
In 2026, the sun rises in Beijing between 04:45 (on 14 June) and 07:36 (on 5 January), local time (Asia/Shanghai). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 04:45; at the December solstice, it is at 07:32.
What time is sunset in Beijing?
In 2026, sunset in Beijing ranges from 16:49 (on 7 December) to 19:47 (on 27 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Beijing?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 00m between sunrise (04:45) and sunset (19:46). The shortest day is 22 December, with 9h 20m (sunrise 07:32, sunset 16:52).
How high does the sun get in Beijing?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 73.5° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 26.7° at its lowest (on 22 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Beijing?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 58°) and sets in the west-northwest (302°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (120°) and sets in the west-southwest (240°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.