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Summer 2023
Start (June solstice)6月21日 (三)10:57 pmDuration 93 days, 15 hrs, 52 mins -
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Autumn 2023
Start (September equinox)9月23日 (六)2:50 pmDuration89 days, 20 hrs, 37 mins -
Winter 2023-2024
Start (December solstice)12月22日 (五)11:27 amDuration 88 days, 23 hrs, 39 mins -
Spring 2024
Start (March equinox)3月20日 (三)11:06 amDuration 92 days, 17 hrs, 44 mins
Countries define seasons differently. This calculator refers to astronomical seasons, not meteorological seasons. All times are local time for Beijing.
Solstices & Equinoxes for Beijing
| Year | March equinox | June solstice | September equinox | December solstice | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mar 21 | 12:15 am CST | Jun 21 | 6:07 pm CST | Sep 23 | 9:54 am CST | Dec 22 | 6:22 am CST |
| 2019 | Mar 21 | 5:58 am CST | Jun 21 | 11:54 pm CST | Sep 23 | 3:50 pm CST | Dec 22 | 12:19 pm CST |
| 2020 | Mar 20 | 11:49 am CST | Jun 21 | 5:43 am CST | Sep 22 | 9:30 pm CST | Dec 21 | 6:02 pm CST |
| 2021 | Mar 20 | 5:37 pm CST | Jun 21 | 11:32 am CST | Sep 23 | 3:21 am CST | Dec 21 | 11:59 pm CST |
| 2022 | Mar 20 | 11:33 pm CST | Jun 21 | 5:13 pm CST | Sep 23 | 9:03 am CST | Dec 22 | 5:48 am CST |
| 2023 | Mar 21 | 5:24 am CST | Jun 21 | 10:57 pm CST | Sep 23 | 2:50 pm CST | Dec 22 | 11:27 am CST |
| 2024 | Mar 20 | 11:06 am CST | Jun 21 | 4:50 am CST | Sep 22 | 8:43 pm CST | Dec 21 | 5:20 pm CST |
| 2025 | Mar 20 | 5:01 pm CST | Jun 21 | 10:42 am CST | Sep 23 | 2:19 am CST | Dec 21 | 11:03 pm CST |
| 2026 | Mar 20 | 10:46 pm CST | Jun 21 | 4:24 pm CST | Sep 23 | 8:05 am CST | Dec 22 | 4:50 am CST |
| 2027 | Mar 21 | 4:24 am CST | Jun 21 | 10:10 pm CST | Sep 23 | 2:01 pm CST | Dec 22 | 10:42 am CST |
| 2028 | Mar 20 | 10:17 am CST | Jun 21 | 4:01 am CST | Sep 22 | 7:45 pm CST | Dec 21 | 4:19 pm CST |
| * All times are local time for Beijing. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Times adjusted for DST if applicable. Current year is highlighted. | ||||||||
The Seasons Calculator shows the times and dates of Vernal (Spring) & Autumnal (Fall) equinoxes and Summer and Winter solstices all over the world.
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At the March equinox, the Sun crosses the equator from south to north. Explanation and 2024 equinox date.
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The June solstice is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.
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The Sun shines directly on the Equator on the September equinox and the length of day and night is nearly equal, but not quite.
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