Sunrise and Sunset in Guankou Today
In Guankou, China, the sun rises today on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 06:40 and sets at 17:37. The day length is 10h 56m. Solar noon is reached at 12:09.
Guankou: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Guankou at 12:09 – 9 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 05:28, the latest on January 11 at 07:18.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 17:29 and latest on July 1 at 19:26.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Guankou 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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:18 | 17:51 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 246° | 65 h |
| Feb | 07:03 | 18:16 | 11 h 12 min | west-southwest 256° | 67 h |
| Mar | 06:35 | 18:33 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 84 h |
| Apr | 06:00 | 18:50 | 12 h 50 min | west-northwest 282° | 110 h |
| May | 05:35 | 19:08 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 292° | 137 h |
| Jun | 05:28 | 19:23 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 297° | 141 h |
| Jul | 05:38 | 19:24 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 295° | 227 h |
| Aug | 05:55 | 19:04 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 286° | 209 h |
| Sep | 06:10 | 18:30 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° | 151 h |
| Oct | 06:25 | 17:56 | 11 h 31 min | west 261° | 134 h |
| Nov | 06:46 | 17:32 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 249° | 112 h |
| Dec | 07:09 | 17:31 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 244° | 97 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 53° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 227 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 65 – 1,534 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Changsha, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Guankou
Morning: 06:25–07:13 · Evening: 17:03–17:52
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Guankou, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:25 to 07:13. The evening golden hour extends from 17:03 to 17:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Guankou
Morning: 06:16–06:25 · Evening: 17:52–18:01
The Blue Hour in Guankou offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:16 to 06:25, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:52 to 18:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Guankou
Guankou is located at a latitude of 28.16° and a longitude of 113.63°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Guankou vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Guankou
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Guankou. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m 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 Guankou, with up to 13h 56m 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 Guankou sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Guankou brings the shortest days with only 10h 21m 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.
Cities near Guankou
On the same latitude as Guankou
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Guankou (28.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 56m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Guankou
When does the sun rise in Guankou today?
Today the sun rises in Guankou at 06:41 and sets at 17:36.
How long is the day in Guankou today?
The day lasts 10h 55m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Guankou today?
In the morning from 06:26–07:14, in the evening from 17:03–17:51.
When is the longest day in Guankou?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 56m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 21m.
When does it get dark in Guankou today?
It is dark from 18:00, fully dark from 18:56.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Guankou. All times are in local time. How it is calculated