Sunrise and Sunset in Lanzhou Today
In Lanzhou, China, the sun rises today on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 07:03 and sets at 18:41. The day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 12:52.
Lanzhou: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Lanzhou 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 13 at 05:47, the latest on January 6 at 08:15.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 17:50 and latest on June 29 at 20:25.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
Lanzhou 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 | 08:14 | 18:13 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 244° | 185 h |
| Feb | 07:52 | 18:45 | 10 h 53 min | west-southwest 255° | 190 h |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:11 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 213 h |
| Apr | 06:32 | 19:38 | 13 h 6 min | west-northwest 283° | 229 h |
| May | 05:59 | 20:03 | 14 h 4 min | west-northwest 294° | 249 h |
| Jun | 05:47 | 20:23 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 300° | 241 h |
| Jul | 05:59 | 20:21 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 298° | 247 h |
| Aug | 06:22 | 19:55 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 288° | 232 h |
| Sep | 06:46 | 19:12 | 12 h 26 min | west 274° | 178 h |
| Oct | 07:11 | 18:29 | 11 h 18 min | west 260° | 187 h |
| Nov | 07:40 | 17:57 | 10 h 16 min | west-southwest 248° | 193 h |
| Dec | 08:07 | 17:51 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 241° | 200 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 59° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 249 hours of sunshine, dullest: September with 178 – 2,544 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Yu Zhong, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Lanzhou
Morning: 06:47–07:37 · Evening: 18:07–18:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Lanzhou, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 07:37. The evening golden hour extends from 18:07 to 18:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Lanzhou
Morning: 06:37–06:47 · Evening: 18:57–19:07
The Blue Hour in Lanzhou 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 18:57 to 19:07, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Lanzhou
Lanzhou is located at a latitude of 36.06° and a longitude of 103.83°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Lanzhou vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Lanzhou
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Lanzhou. 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 Lanzhou, with up to 14h 37m 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 Lanzhou sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Lanzhou brings the shortest days with only 9h 42m 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 Lanzhou
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Lanzhou (36.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Lanzhou
When does the sun rise in Lanzhou today?
Today the sun rises in Lanzhou at 07:03 and sets at 18:41.
How long is the day in Lanzhou today?
The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lanzhou today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:37, in the evening from 18:07–18:57.
When is the longest day in Lanzhou?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 37m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 42m.
When does it get dark in Lanzhou today?
It is dark from 19:07, fully dark from 20:06.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Lanzhou. All times are in local time. How it is calculated