Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Beijing get today?

Accepted Answer

Beijing currently gets approximately 12 hours and 51 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	4:14:57 AM
Nautical Dawn	4:48:40 AM
Civil Dawn	5:21:14 AM
Sunrise	5:48:41 AM
Golden Hour End	6:24:32 AM
Solar Noon	12:14:06 PM
Golden Hour Start	6:03:40 PM
Sunset	6:39:30 PM
Civil Dusk	7:06:58 PM
Nautical Dusk	7:39:32 PM
Astronomical Dusk	8:13:15 PM
Day Length	12h 51m

Moonrise	2:06:41 AM
Moonset	4:34:04 PM
Moon Phase	🌘 Waning Crescent
Illumination	18%

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

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