Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Beijing get today?

Accepted Answer

Beijing currently gets approximately 14 hours and 31 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 39.9° latitude, Beijing sees moderate variation, with summer days noticeably longer than winter days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Beijing change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 39.9° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Beijing vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 39.9°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At mid-latitudes, you can expect sunset to vary by 2–3 hours across the seasons.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Beijing at 39.9° latitude experiences moderate seasonal day length variation. Summer days are noticeably longer than winter days, with daylight typically ranging from about 8 to 16 hours depending on the time of year. The rate of change is fastest around the equinoxes (March and September), when day length changes by several minutes each day. Around the solstices, the rate of change slows as day length approaches its maximum or minimum. This makes spring and autumn the seasons with the most noticeable daily changes in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Beijing is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At mid-latitudes, civil twilight typically lasts about 25–35 minutes. The exact duration for Beijing is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Beijing.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Beijing occurs around the summer solstice. For Beijing in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Beijing experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 39.9° latitude, the longest day is typically 14–16 hours of daylight. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Beijing does not observe daylight saving time, so sunrise and sunset times change only due to natural seasonal variation throughout the year. The gradual shift in sunrise and sunset times follows a smooth curve driven by the Earth's axial tilt and orbital position. This makes it easier to predict sunrise and sunset patterns in Beijing compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	3:13:38 AM
Nautical Dawn	3:56:44 AM
Civil Dawn	4:35:19 AM
Sunrise	5:06:22 AM
Golden Hour End	5:45:26 AM
Solar Noon	12:21:59 PM
Golden Hour Start	6:58:33 PM
Sunset	7:37:36 PM
Civil Dusk	8:08:39 PM
Nautical Dusk	8:47:14 PM
Astronomical Dusk	9:30:20 PM
Day Length	14h 31m

Moonrise	3:40:15 PM
Moonset	12:47:39 AM
Moon Phase	🌔 Waxing Gibbous
Illumination	75%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Jul 1, Wed	4:50 AM	7:48 PM	14h 58m	8:56 PM	6:32 AM	🌕
Jul 2, Thu	4:50 AM	7:47 PM	14h 57m	9:28 PM	7:37 AM	🌖
Jul 3, Fri	4:51 AM	7:47 PM	14h 56m	9:54 PM	—	🌖
Jul 4, Sat	4:51 AM	7:47 PM	14h 56m	10:19 PM	8:43 AM	🌖
Jul 5, Sun	4:52 AM	7:47 PM	14h 55m	10:42 PM	9:49 AM	🌖
Jul 6, Mon	4:53 AM	7:47 PM	14h 54m	11:04 PM	10:56 AM	🌗
Jul 7, Tue	4:53 AM	7:46 PM	14h 53m	11:30 PM	12:04 PM	🌗
Jul 8, Wed	4:54 AM	7:46 PM	14h 52m	11:56 PM	1:15 PM	🌗
Jul 9, Thu	4:54 AM	7:46 PM	14h 51m	12:30 AM	2:29 PM	🌗
Jul 10, Fri	4:55 AM	7:45 PM	14h 50m	1:09 AM	3:46 PM	🌘
Jul 11, Sat	4:56 AM	7:45 PM	14h 49m	1:59 AM	5:03 PM	🌘
Jul 12, Sun	4:56 AM	7:45 PM	14h 48m	3:00 AM	6:13 PM	🌘
Jul 13, Mon	4:57 AM	7:44 PM	14h 47m	4:12 AM	7:14 PM	🌑
Jul 14, Tue	4:58 AM	7:44 PM	14h 46m	5:29 AM	8:04 PM	🌑
Jul 15, Wed	4:59 AM	7:43 PM	14h 45m	6:45 AM	8:43 PM	🌑
Jul 16, Thu	4:59 AM	7:43 PM	14h 43m	7:58 AM	9:14 PM	🌒
Jul 17, Fri	5:00 AM	7:42 PM	14h 42m	—	9:41 PM	🌒
Jul 18, Sat	5:01 AM	7:41 PM	14h 41m	9:10 AM	10:05 PM	🌒
Jul 19, Sun	5:02 AM	7:41 PM	14h 39m	10:18 AM	10:27 PM	🌒
Jul 20, Mon	5:02 AM	7:40 PM	14h 38m	11:24 AM	10:50 PM	🌓
Jul 21, Tue	5:03 AM	7:39 PM	14h 36m	12:29 PM	11:13 PM	🌓
Jul 22, Wed	5:04 AM	7:39 PM	14h 34m	1:34 PM	11:39 PM	🌓
Jul 23, Thu	5:05 AM	7:38 PM	14h 33m	2:38 PM	12:10 AM	🌓
Jul 24, Fri	5:06 AM	7:37 PM	14h 31m	3:40 PM	12:47 AM	🌔
Jul 25, Sat	5:07 AM	7:36 PM	14h 30m	4:38 PM	1:30 AM	🌔
Jul 26, Sun	5:08 AM	7:35 PM	14h 28m	5:31 PM	2:22 AM	🌔
Jul 27, Mon	5:09 AM	7:35 PM	14h 26m	6:17 PM	3:19 AM	🌔
Jul 28, Tue	5:09 AM	7:34 PM	14h 24m	6:55 PM	4:21 AM	🌕
Jul 29, Wed	5:10 AM	7:33 PM	14h 22m	7:29 PM	5:25 AM	🌕
Jul 30, Thu	5:11 AM	7:32 PM	14h 21m	7:56 PM	6:30 AM	🌕
Jul 31, Fri	5:12 AM	7:31 PM	14h 19m	8:22 PM	7:35 AM	🌕

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