Sunrise and Sunset in Liupanshui Today
In Liupanshui, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:55 and sets at 18:41. The day length is 11h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 12:48.
Liupanshui: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Liupanshui at 12:48 – 48 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 10 at 06:06, the latest on January 12 at 07:50.
The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 18:07 and latest on July 2 at 19:58.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 21 min more daylight than the shortest.
Liupanshui 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 | 07:50 | 18:29 | 10 h 39 min | west-southwest 247° | 80 h |
| Feb | 07:36 | 18:52 | 11 h 16 min | west-southwest 256° | 102 h |
| Mar | 07:10 | 19:09 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 125 h |
| Apr | 06:37 | 19:24 | 12 h 47 min | west-northwest 281° | 153 h |
| May | 06:13 | 19:40 | 13 h 27 min | west-northwest 292° | 152 h |
| Jun | 06:07 | 19:55 | 13 h 48 min | west-northwest 297° | 114 h |
| Jul | 06:16 | 19:56 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 295° | 143 h |
| Aug | 06:32 | 19:37 | 13 h 5 min | west-northwest 286° | 156 h |
| Sep | 06:46 | 19:05 | 12 h 19 min | west 274° | 124 h |
| Oct | 06:59 | 18:32 | 11 h 33 min | west 261° | 92 h |
| Nov | 07:19 | 18:10 | 10 h 51 min | west-southwest 250° | 117 h |
| Dec | 07:41 | 18:10 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 244° | 83 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: August with 156 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 80 – 1,441 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Xingren, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Liupanshui
Morning: 06:41–07:26 · Evening: 18:10–18:55
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Liupanshui, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:41 to 07:26. The evening golden hour extends from 18:10 to 18:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Liupanshui
Morning: 06:32–06:41 · Evening: 18:55–19:04
The Blue Hour in Liupanshui offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:32 to 06:41, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:55 to 19:04, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Liupanshui
Liupanshui is located at a latitude of 26.59° and a longitude of 104.83°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Liupanshui vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Liupanshui
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Liupanshui. 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 Liupanshui, with up to 13h 49m 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 Liupanshui 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 Liupanshui brings the shortest days with only 10h 28m 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 Liupanshui
On the same latitude as Liupanshui
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Liupanshui (26.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Liupanshui
When does the sun rise in Liupanshui today?
Today the sun rises in Liupanshui at 06:55 and sets at 18:41.
How long is the day in Liupanshui today?
The day lasts 11h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Liupanshui today?
In the morning from 06:41–07:26, in the evening from 18:10–18:55.
When is the longest day in Liupanshui?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 49m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 28m.
When does it get dark in Liupanshui today?
It is dark from 19:04, fully dark from 19:57.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Liupanshui. All times are in local time. How it is calculated