Sunrise & Sunset Times in Beijing

Sun in Beijing today (2026-10-19)

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
2026-10-19	06:26	17:30	11h 04m
2026-10-20	06:28	17:29	11h 01m

Find today's sunrise and sunset times in Beijing, along with day length, civil twilight and photography golden hour, plus a two-week and full-year overview. All times are in Beijing local time.

Daylight in Beijing is shortening — about 18 minutes less than a week ago, with 11h 04m of daylight today.

Today the sun rises toward the East (102°) and sets toward the West (258°) — useful for planning your shooting angle or which coast to face.

FAQ

What time is sunrise and sunset in Beijing today?

On 2026-10-19, the sun rises at 06:26 and sets at 17:30 in Beijing (local time).

When is golden hour in Beijing today?

Today's morning golden hour in Beijing is around 06:26 ~ 07:03 and the evening golden hour is around 16:54 ~ 17:30 — the best light for portraits and landscapes.

What time is sunrise in Beijing tomorrow?

Tomorrow (2026-10-20), sunrise in Beijing is 06:28 and sunset is 17:29 (local time).

What time is sunset in Beijing tonight?

Tonight's sunset in Beijing is 17:30 on 2026-10-19, followed by civil dusk around 17:58 (local time).

Where can I watch the sunrise in Beijing?

For sunrise around Beijing, try Jingshan Park. Check the sunrise time above and arrive before the sky starts brightening.

Where can I watch the sunset in Beijing?

For sunset around Beijing, try Olympic Park, Mutianyu Great Wall. West-coast viewpoints usually work best, especially when the weather is clear.

Beijing sunrise and sunset tomorrow (2026-10-20)

Tomorrow in Beijing, sunrise is 06:28, sunset is 17:29, and daylight lasts 11h 01m.

Sunset & sunrise glow forecast

Based on Open-Meteo cloud forecasts, here's today's (2026-10-19) afterglow estimate for Beijing:

Sunrise glow：8（Low，06:28） ｜ Sunset glow：13（Low，17:29）

Low 0% · Mid 1% · High 9% Visibility is about 17 km.

Sunrise and sunset spots around Beijing

Use the local times above to plan when to arrive, then choose a viewpoint by direction: east and southeast for sunrise, west coast for sunset.

Beijing 2026 year-round overview

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st, 11th, and 21st of each month for comparing daylight through the year in Beijing.

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
2026-01-01	07:35	16:58	9h 23m
2026-01-11	07:35	17:07	9h 32m
2026-01-21	07:31	17:18	9h 47m
2026-02-01	07:23	17:31	10h 08m
2026-02-11	07:13	17:43	10h 30m
2026-02-21	07:01	17:55	10h 54m
2026-03-01	06:50	18:05	11h 15m
2026-03-11	06:35	18:15	11h 41m
2026-03-21	06:19	18:26	12h 07m
2026-04-01	06:01	18:37	12h 36m
2026-04-11	05:45	18:47	13h 02m
2026-04-21	05:30	18:57	13h 27m
2026-05-01	05:16	19:07	13h 51m
2026-05-11	05:04	19:17	14h 12m
2026-05-21	04:55	19:26	14h 31m
2026-06-01	04:48	19:35	14h 47m
2026-06-11	04:45	19:41	14h 57m
2026-06-21	04:45	19:45	15h 00m
2026-07-01	04:48	19:46	14h 58m
2026-07-11	04:54	19:44	14h 50m
2026-07-21	05:01	19:39	14h 37m
2026-08-01	05:11	19:29	14h 18m
2026-08-11	05:21	19:18	13h 57m
2026-08-21	05:30	19:04	13h 34m
2026-09-01	05:40	18:48	13h 07m
2026-09-11	05:49	18:32	12h 42m
2026-09-21	05:59	18:15	12h 16m
2026-10-01	06:08	17:58	11h 50m
2026-10-11	06:18	17:42	11h 24m
2026-10-21	06:29	17:28	10h 59m
2026-11-01	06:41	17:13	10h 32m
2026-11-11	06:53	17:03	10h 10m
2026-11-21	07:05	16:55	9h 50m
2026-12-01	07:15	16:50	9h 35m
2026-12-11	07:25	16:49	9h 25m
2026-12-21	07:31	16:52	9h 20m

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