Winter Solstice in Shanghai
China — December 21, 2026
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Shanghai
12:56:13
Asia/Shanghai
GMT / UTC
04:56:13
Etc/UTC
Mecca
07:56:13
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Shanghai Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇨🇳 China
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Population
- 24,874,500
- Coordinates
- 31.2222, 121.4581
Sun Times Today in Shanghai
Sunrise
04:55
Solar Noon
11:58
Sunset
19:02
Golden Hour
18:26
Daylight
14h 6m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Shanghai
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:18 |
| Sunrise | 04:55 |
| Dhuhr | 11:58 |
| Asr | 15:37 |
| Maghrib | 19:02 |
| Isha | 20:33 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
5.6°C
Low
-3.6°C
Condition
Cloudy
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Shanghai?
- Winter Solstice in Shanghai falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Shanghai in?
- Shanghai is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.