Sunrise & Sunset Times in Shanghai

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

FAQ

What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanghai today?

On 2026-08-27, the sun rises at 05:26 and sets at 18:25 in Shanghai (local time).

When is golden hour in Shanghai today?

Today's morning golden hour in Shanghai is around 05:26 ~ 05:58 and the evening golden hour is around 17:53 ~ 18:25 — the best light for portraits and landscapes.

What time is sunrise in Shanghai tomorrow?

Tomorrow (2026-08-28), sunrise in Shanghai is 05:26 and sunset is 18:24 (local time).

What time is sunset in Shanghai tonight?

Tonight's sunset in Shanghai is 18:25 on 2026-08-27, followed by civil dusk around 18:50 (local time).

Where can I watch the sunrise in Shanghai?

For sunrise around Shanghai, try The Bund. Check the sunrise time above and arrive before the sky starts brightening.

Where can I watch the sunset in Shanghai?

For sunset around Shanghai, try Waibaidu Bridge, Dishui Lake. West-coast viewpoints usually work best, especially when the weather is clear.

Daylight in Shanghai is shortening — about 12 minutes less than a week ago, with 12h 59m of daylight today.

Today the sun rises toward the East (77°) and sets toward the West (283°) — useful for planning your shooting angle or which coast to face.

Sun in Shanghai today (2026-08-27)

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
2026-08-27	05:26	18:25	12h 59m
2026-08-28	05:26	18:24	12h 57m

Shanghai sunrise and sunset tomorrow (2026-08-28)

Tomorrow in Shanghai, sunrise is 05:26, sunset is 18:24, and daylight lasts 12h 57m.

Sunset & sunrise glow forecast

Based on Open-Meteo cloud forecasts, here's today's (2026-08-27) afterglow estimate for Shanghai:

Sunrise glow：0（Low，05:26） ｜ Sunset glow：0（Low，18:24）

Low 29% · Mid 20% · High 0% Visibility is about 4.4 km.

Sunrise and sunset spots around Shanghai

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.

Shanghai 2026 year-round overview

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

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Daylight
2026-01-01	06:52	17:01	10h 09m
2026-01-11	06:53	17:08	10h 16m
2026-01-21	06:51	17:17	10h 26m
2026-02-01	06:47	17:27	10h 41m
2026-02-11	06:40	17:36	10h 57m
2026-02-21	06:31	17:45	11h 14m
2026-03-01	06:22	17:51	11h 29m
2026-03-11	06:11	17:58	11h 48m
2026-03-21	05:58	18:05	12h 07m
2026-04-01	05:45	18:12	12h 28m
2026-04-11	05:32	18:18	12h 46m
2026-04-21	05:20	18:25	13h 04m
2026-05-01	05:10	18:32	13h 21m
2026-05-11	05:01	18:38	13h 37m
2026-05-21	04:55	18:45	13h 50m
2026-06-01	04:50	18:52	14h 02m
2026-06-11	04:49	18:57	14h 08m
2026-06-21	04:49	19:00	14h 11m
2026-07-01	04:52	19:02	14h 09m
2026-07-11	04:57	19:01	14h 04m
2026-07-21	05:02	18:57	13h 55m
2026-08-01	05:09	18:50	13h 41m
2026-08-11	05:16	18:42	13h 26m
2026-08-21	05:22	18:32	13h 10m
2026-09-01	05:29	18:19	12h 50m
2026-09-11	05:34	18:06	12h 32m
2026-09-21	05:40	17:53	12h 13m
2026-10-01	05:46	17:40	11h 54m
2026-10-11	05:52	17:28	11h 36m
2026-10-21	05:59	17:17	11h 17m
2026-11-01	06:08	17:06	10h 58m
2026-11-11	06:17	16:59	10h 42m
2026-11-21	06:25	16:54	10h 28m
2026-12-01	06:34	16:51	10h 17m
2026-12-11	06:42	16:52	10h 10m
2026-12-21	06:48	16:55	10h 07m

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