Jiuzhaigou Valley: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Jiuzhaigou Valley, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:02 and sets at 18:41. The day length is 11h 39m. Solar noon is reached at 12:52.
Jiuzhaigou Valley: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Jiuzhaigou Valley at 12:52 – 52 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 12 at 05:54, the latest on January 8 at 08:08.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 17:56 and latest on June 29 at 20:17.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 24 min more daylight than the shortest.
Jiuzhaigou Valley 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 | 08:07 | 18:19 | 10 h 12 min | west-southwest 245° | 146 h |
| Feb | 07:48 | 18:48 | 11 h 0 min | west-southwest 255° | 130 h |
| Mar | 07:15 | 19:11 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 155 h |
| Apr | 06:34 | 19:34 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 282° | 181 h |
| May | 06:04 | 19:57 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 293° | 191 h |
| Jun | 05:54 | 20:15 | 14 h 21 min | west-northwest 299° | 175 h |
| Jul | 06:05 | 20:14 | 14 h 9 min | west-northwest 297° | 198 h |
| Aug | 06:26 | 19:50 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 287° | 195 h |
| Sep | 06:47 | 19:11 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° | 128 h |
| Oct | 07:08 | 18:31 | 11 h 23 min | west 260° | 125 h |
| Nov | 07:34 | 18:02 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 248° | 143 h |
| Dec | 08:00 | 17:58 | 9 h 58 min | west-southwest 242° | 156 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 56° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 198 hours of sunshine, dullest: October with 125 – 1,923 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Wudu, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Jiuzhaigou Valley
Morning: 06:47–07:35 · Evening: 18:08–18:56
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Jiuzhaigou Valley, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 07:35. The evening golden hour extends from 18:08 to 18:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Jiuzhaigou Valley
Morning: 06:37–06:47 · Evening: 18:56–19:06
The Blue Hour in Jiuzhaigou Valley offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:56 to 19:06, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Jiuzhaigou Valley
Jiuzhaigou Valley is located at a latitude of 33.26° and a longitude of 103.92°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Jiuzhaigou Valley vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Jiuzhaigou Valley
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Jiuzhaigou Valley. 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 Jiuzhaigou Valley, with up to 14h 21m 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 Jiuzhaigou Valley 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 Jiuzhaigou Valley brings the shortest days with only 9h 57m 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 Jiuzhaigou Valley
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Jiuzhaigou Valley (33.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 39m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Jiuzhaigou Valley
When does the sun rise in Jiuzhaigou Valley today?
Today the sun rises in Jiuzhaigou Valley at 07:02 and sets at 18:41.
How long is the day in Jiuzhaigou Valley today?
The day lasts 11h 39m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Jiuzhaigou Valley today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:35, in the evening from 18:08–18:56.
When is the longest day in Jiuzhaigou Valley?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 21m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 57m.
When does it get dark in Jiuzhaigou Valley today?
It is dark from 19:06, fully dark from 20:03.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Jiuzhaigou Valley. All times are in local time. How it is calculated