Sunrise and Sunset in Hohhot Today
In Hohhot, China, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 07:14 and sets at 17:18. The day length is 10h 4m. Solar noon is reached at 12:16.
Hohhot: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Hohhot at 12:17 – 17 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:00, the latest on January 4 at 07:57.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:05 and latest on June 27 at 20:08.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 52 min more daylight than the shortest.
Hohhot 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 | 07:55 | 17:29 | 9 h 34 min | west-southwest 242° | 159 h |
| Feb | 07:27 | 18:07 | 10 h 39 min | west-southwest 254° | 188 h |
| Mar | 06:45 | 18:39 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 237 h |
| Apr | 05:54 | 19:12 | 13 h 17 min | west-northwest 284° | 263 h |
| May | 05:16 | 19:43 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 296° | 282 h |
| Jun | 05:00 | 20:06 | 15 h 5 min | west-northwest 302° | 262 h |
| Jul | 05:13 | 20:03 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 300° | 252 h |
| Aug | 05:42 | 19:31 | 13 h 49 min | west-northwest 289° | 251 h |
| Sep | 06:13 | 18:42 | 12 h 30 min | west 275° | 233 h |
| Oct | 06:43 | 17:53 | 11 h 9 min | west 259° | 224 h |
| Nov | 07:19 | 17:15 | 9 h 55 min | west-southwest 246° | 174 h |
| Dec | 07:49 | 17:05 | 9 h 16 min | west-southwest 239° | 156 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 282 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 156 – 2,681 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Hohhot, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Hohhot
Morning: 06:56–07:54 · Evening: 16:38–17:36
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Hohhot, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:54. The evening golden hour extends from 16:38 to 17:36. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Hohhot
Morning: 06:45–06:56 · Evening: 17:36–17:47
The Blue Hour in Hohhot offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:45 to 06:56, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:36 to 17:47, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Hohhot
Hohhot is located at a latitude of 40.84° and a longitude of 111.75°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Hohhot vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Hohhot
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Hohhot. 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 Hohhot, with up to 15h 7m 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 Hohhot 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 Hohhot brings the shortest days with only 9h 14m 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 Hohhot
On the same latitude as Hohhot
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Hohhot (40.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 4m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Hohhot
When does the sun rise in Hohhot today?
Today the sun rises in Hohhot at 07:16 and sets at 17:17.
How long is the day in Hohhot today?
The day lasts 10h 2m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hohhot today?
In the morning from 06:58–07:56, in the evening from 16:37–17:35.
When is the longest day in Hohhot?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 7m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 14m.
When does it get dark in Hohhot today?
It is dark from 17:46, fully dark from 18:52.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Hohhot. All times are in local time. How it is calculated