Today in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 6:09 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 52m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Sheung Shui is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Sheung Shui
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Sheung Shui runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:39 PM and lasts until 6:09 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Sheung Shui's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Sheung Shui falls exactly at 12:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -26.61 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sheung Shui, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Sheung Shui?
At Sheung Shui's latitude of 22.5014146°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 96.26° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Sheung Shui are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 22.5014146, 114.1287033. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Sheung Shui (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Sheung Shui versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:17 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 52m |
| 2025 | 6:17 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 51m |
| 2021 | 6:17 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 51m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Sheung Shui today?
In Sheung Shui, the sun rises at exactly 6:17 AM and sets at 6:09 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 52m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Sheung Shui today?
Today, morning golden hour in Sheung Shui runs from N/A to 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:39 PM and lasts until 6:07 PM.
Why does sunrise in Sheung Shui shift every day?
At Sheung Shui's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 96.26° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Sheung Shui at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:13 PM when the sun reaches -26.61. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Sheung Shui, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Sheung Shui changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:17 AM.