Sunrise Times in China Today 🇨🇳

Q: When does the sun rise in China today?

In China, the sun rises at 04:45 local time today in the capital, Beijing. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.

Q: What time is sunrise in Beijing, China?

Sunrise in Beijing today is at 04:45 local time. Beijing is the capital of China.

Q: How much does sunrise vary across China?

Today, the earliest sunrise in China is in Harbin at 03:43, and the latest is in Kunming at 06:19. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.

Q: What's the day length in China today?

The capital of China, Beijing, gets about 14h 59m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.

Q: When is solar noon in Beijing, China?

Solar noon in Beijing today is at 12:15. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.

Q: When does civil twilight begin in Beijing?

Civil twilight in Beijing begins at 04:12 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.

Q: What's nautical twilight in Beijing today?

Nautical twilight in Beijing runs from 03:30 in the morning to 20:59 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.

Q: How can I see sunrise times for other cities in China?

This page lists today's sunrise times for cities across China. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.

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Sunrise Times & Overview for Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026

Solar patterns across China on Wednesday are influenced by the Earth's axial tilt and the country's 39.9° latitude. Across the country, the arrival of light is staggered by 2h 36m today; dawn begins first in Harbin (03:43), eventually reaching Kunming at 06:19. In Beijing, the sunrise is timed for 04:45.

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The sun rises over Beijing at 04:45 today in the ENE, and does not set until 19:44, giving the city 14h 59m of daylight before slipping below the WNW horizon. The sun reaches its highest point at solar noon, 12:15, from Beijing's vantage point 49 m above sea level. Across China, the day breaks first in Harbin (03:43) and last in Kunming (06:19).

Today's Sunrise in Major China Cities

Shanghai
04:50
Beijing
04:45
Shenzhen
05:39
Guangzhou
05:41
Chengdu
06:01
Tianjin
04:44
Wuhan
05:20
Dongguan
05:39
Xi’an
05:32
Nanjing
04:58

Hangzhou
04:57
Foshan
05:42
Chongqing
05:53
Qingdao
04:41
Shenyang
04:11
Suzhou
04:53
Harbin
03:43
Hefei
05:05
Dalian
04:28
Changchun
03:56

Xiamen
05:19
Wuxi
04:53
Jinan
04:53
Taiyuan
05:07
Zhengzhou
05:12
Shijiazhuang
04:59
Kunming
06:19
Zhongshan
05:42
Nanning
06:01
Shantou
05:27

2026 Solar Path Analysis for Beijing

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Day	Sunrise/Sunset		Daylight		Astronomical Twilight		Nautical Twilight		Civil Twilight		Solar Noon
Day	Sunrise	Sunset	Length	Diff.	Start	End	Start	End	Start	End	Time	Sun Dist. (Mil km)
1	04:48 ↑ 60° ENE	19:36 ↑ 300° WNW	14h 47m	+1m 10s	02:49	21:35	03:35	20:49	04:15	20:09	12:12	151.68
2	04:47 ↑ 60° ENE	19:37 ↑ 300° WNW	14h 49m	+1m 07s	02:48	21:36	03:35	20:50	04:15	20:09	12:12	151.70
3	04:47 ↑ 60° ENE	19:37 ↑ 300° WNW	14h 50m	+1m 04s	02:48	21:37	03:34	20:50	04:14	20:10	12:12	151.72
4	04:47 ↑ 60° ENE	19:38 ↑ 301° WNW	14h 51m	+1m 01s	02:47	21:38	03:33	20:51	04:14	20:11	12:12	151.75
5	04:46 ↑ 59° ENE	19:39 ↑ 301° WNW	14h 52m	+0m 57s	02:46	21:39	03:33	20:52	04:14	20:11	12:12	151.77
6	04:46 ↑ 59° ENE	19:39 ↑ 301° WNW	14h 53m	+0m 54s	02:46	21:40	03:33	20:53	04:13	20:12	12:12	151.79
7	04:46 ↑ 59° ENE	19:40 ↑ 301° WNW	14h 53m	+0m 51s	02:45	21:41	03:32	20:54	04:13	20:13	12:13	151.81
8	04:46 ↑ 59° ENE	19:40 ↑ 301° WNW	14h 54m	+0m 48s	02:44	21:42	03:32	20:54	04:13	20:13	12:13	151.83
9	04:45 ↑ 59° ENE	19:41 ↑ 301° WNW	14h 55m	+0m 44s	02:44	21:43	03:31	20:55	04:12	20:14	12:13	151.85
10	04:45 ↑ 59° ENE	19:41 ↑ 301° WNW	14h 56m	+0m 41s	02:44	21:43	03:31	20:56	04:12	20:15	12:13	151.87
11	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:42 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 56m	+0m 37s	02:43	21:44	03:31	20:56	04:12	20:15	12:13	151.89
12	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:42 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 57m	+0m 34s	02:43	21:45	03:31	20:57	04:12	20:16	12:14	151.90
13	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:43 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 57m	+0m 30s	02:43	21:46	03:31	20:57	04:12	20:16	12:14	151.92
14	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:43 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 58m	+0m 27s	02:42	21:46	03:30	20:58	04:12	20:17	12:14	151.93
15	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:44 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 58m	+0m 23s	02:42	21:47	03:30	20:58	04:12	20:17	12:14	151.95
16	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:44 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	+0m 20s	02:42	21:47	03:30	20:59	04:12	20:17	12:14	151.96
17	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:44 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	+0m 16s	02:42	21:48	03:30	20:59	04:12	20:18	12:15	151.98
18	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:45 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	+0m 13s	02:42	21:48	03:30	21:00	04:12	20:18	12:15	151.99
19	04:45 ↑ 58° ENE	19:45 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	+0m 09s	02:42	21:48	03:30	21:00	04:12	20:18	12:15	152.00
20	04:46 ↑ 58° ENE	19:45 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	+0m 05s	02:42	21:49	03:31	21:00	04:12	20:19	12:15	152.01
21	04:46 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	+0m 02s	02:42	21:49	03:31	21:00	04:12	20:19	12:16	152.02
22	04:46 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	-0m 01s	02:42	21:49	03:31	21:01	04:12	20:19	12:16	152.03
23	04:46 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	-0m 04s	02:43	21:49	03:31	21:01	04:13	20:19	12:16	152.04
24	04:46 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	-0m 08s	02:43	21:49	03:32	21:01	04:13	20:19	12:16	152.04
25	04:47 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	-0m 11s	02:43	21:49	03:32	21:01	04:13	20:20	12:16	152.05
26	04:47 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 59m	-0m 15s	02:44	21:49	03:32	21:01	04:14	20:20	12:17	152.06
27	04:47 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 58m	-0m 19s	02:44	21:49	03:33	21:01	04:14	20:20	12:17	152.06
28	04:48 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 58m	-0m 22s	02:45	21:49	03:33	21:01	04:14	20:20	12:17	152.07
29	04:48 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 57m	-0m 26s	02:45	21:49	03:34	21:01	04:15	20:20	12:17	152.07
30	04:49 ↑ 58° ENE	19:46 ↑ 302° WNW	14h 57m	-0m 29s	02:46	21:49	03:34	21:01	04:15	20:19	12:17	152.07
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunrise in China

When does the sun rise in China today?

In China, the sun rises at 04:45 local time today in the capital, Beijing. Sunrise times vary by a few minutes between cities depending on latitude and longitude.

What time is sunrise in Beijing, China?

Sunrise in Beijing today is at 04:45 local time. Beijing is the capital of China.

How much does sunrise vary across China?

Today, the earliest sunrise in China is in Harbin at 03:43, and the latest is in Kunming at 06:19. The total spread is determined by how far east-west the country stretches.

What's the day length in China today?

The capital of China, Beijing, gets about 14h 59m of daylight today between sunrise and sunset. Day length changes throughout the year, reaching its maximum at the summer solstice and minimum at the winter solstice.

When is solar noon in Beijing, China?

Solar noon in Beijing today is at 12:15. This is when the sun is at its highest point in the sky and shadows are shortest. Solar noon is not the same as clock noon; the difference depends on longitude within the time zone and the equation of time.

When does civil twilight begin in Beijing?

Civil twilight in Beijing begins at 04:12 today. This is when the sun is 6 degrees below the horizon and the sky is bright enough to see clearly without artificial light.

What's nautical twilight in Beijing today?

Nautical twilight in Beijing runs from 03:30 in the morning to 20:59 in the evening. During nautical twilight, the horizon is visible at sea, which historically allowed sailors to take star-fix readings for navigation.

How can I see sunrise times for other cities in China?

This page lists today's sunrise times for cities across China. Click any city to see its full sunrise, sunset, twilight, and day-length data, plus a monthly calendar.