Sunrise and Sunset in Harbin Today
In Harbin, China, the sun rises today on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 05:23 and sets at 17:26. The day length is 12h 3m. Solar noon is reached at 11:25.
Golden Hour in Harbin
Morning: 05:05–06:03 · Evening: 16:47–17:44
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Harbin, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:05 to 06:03. The evening golden hour extends from 16:47 to 17:44. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Harbin
Morning: 04:54–05:05 · Evening: 17:44–17:56
The Blue Hour in Harbin offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 04:54 to 05:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:44 to 17:56, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Harbin
Harbin is located at a latitude of 45.80° and a longitude of 126.53°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Harbin vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Harbin
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Harbin. 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 Harbin, with up to 15h 44m 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 Harbin sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Harbin brings the shortest days with only 8h 40m 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.
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Questions about the sun in Harbin
When does the sun rise in Harbin today?
Today the sun rises in Harbin at 05:25 and sets at 17:24.
How long is the day in Harbin today?
The day lasts 11h 59m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Harbin today?
In the morning from 05:07–06:04, in the evening from 16:45–17:42.
When is the longest day in Harbin?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 40m.
When does it get dark in Harbin today?
It is dark from 17:54, fully dark from 19:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Harbin. All times are in local time. How it is calculated