Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Beijing
On 25 July 2026, Beijing has sunrise at 05:06 and sunset at 19:35, 14h 30m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 18:56–19:54.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 25 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Beijing
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon, a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
Beijing sits at 39.9° N, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 15h 0m at the June solstice down to 9h 20m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Beijing today?
Evening golden hour is 18:56–19:54; morning is 04:47–05:45.
How many hours of daylight does Beijing get?
14h 30m on 25 July 2026.