Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Shanghai
On 25 July 2026, Shanghai has sunrise at 05:05 and sunset at 18:55, 13h 49m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 18:20–19:11.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 25 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Shanghai
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.
Shanghai sits at 31.2° N, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 14h 11m at the June solstice down to 10h 7m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Shanghai today?
Evening golden hour is 18:20–19:11; morning is 04:49–05:40.
How many hours of daylight does Shanghai get?
13h 49m on 25 July 2026.