Dunhuang Mogao Caves: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Dunhuang Mogao Caves, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:42 and sets at 19:14. The day length is 11h 31m. Solar noon is reached at 13:28.
Dunhuang Mogao Caves: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Dunhuang Mogao Caves at 13:28 – 1 h 28 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 06:11, the latest on January 4 at 09:02.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 18:15 and latest on June 27 at 21:13.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 42 min more daylight than the shortest.
Dunhuang Mogao Caves through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 09:00 | 18:39 | 9 h 39 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Feb | 08:34 | 19:16 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Mar | 07:52 | 19:47 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 07:03 | 20:18 | 13 h 15 min | west-northwest 284° |
| May | 06:25 | 20:49 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Jun | 06:11 | 21:11 | 15 h 0 min | west-northwest 302° |
| Jul | 06:24 | 21:08 | 14 h 45 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Aug | 06:51 | 20:38 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 07:21 | 19:50 | 12 h 29 min | west 275° |
| Oct | 07:50 | 19:01 | 11 h 11 min | west 259° |
| Nov | 08:25 | 18:24 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Dec | 08:55 | 18:16 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 240° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 62° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Morning: 07:26–08:18 · Evening: 18:37–19:30
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Dunhuang Mogao Caves, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:26 to 08:18. The evening golden hour extends from 18:37 to 19:30. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Morning: 07:15–07:26 · Evening: 19:30–19:41
The Blue Hour in Dunhuang Mogao Caves offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:15 to 07:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:30 to 19:41, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Dunhuang Mogao Caves
Dunhuang Mogao Caves is located at a latitude of 40.04° and a longitude of 94.81°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Dunhuang Mogao Caves vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Dunhuang Mogao Caves
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Dunhuang Mogao Caves. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Dunhuang Mogao Caves, with up to 15h 1m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Dunhuang Mogao Caves sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Dunhuang Mogao Caves brings the shortest days with only 9h 19m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Dunhuang Mogao Caves
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Dunhuang Mogao Caves (40° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 31m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Dunhuang Mogao Caves
When does the sun rise in Dunhuang Mogao Caves today?
Today the sun rises in Dunhuang Mogao Caves at 07:42 and sets at 19:14.
How long is the day in Dunhuang Mogao Caves today?
The day lasts 11h 31m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Dunhuang Mogao Caves today?
In the morning from 07:26–08:18, in the evening from 18:37–19:30.
When is the longest day in Dunhuang Mogao Caves?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 1m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 19m.
When does it get dark in Dunhuang Mogao Caves today?
It is dark from 19:41, fully dark from 20:43.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Dunhuang Mogao Caves. All times are in local time. How it is calculated