Sunrise and Sunset in Lu'an Today
In Lu'an, China, the sun rises today on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 06:34 and sets at 17:19. The day length is 10h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 11:57.
Lu'an: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Lu'an at 11:57 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:07, the latest on January 9 at 07:14.
The sun sets earliest on December 3 at 17:09 and latest on June 30 at 19:23.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 9 min more daylight than the shortest.
Lu'an 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 | 07:14 | 17:32 | 10 h 18 min | west-southwest 246° | 97 h |
| Feb | 06:56 | 18:00 | 11 h 4 min | west-southwest 256° | 101 h |
| Mar | 06:24 | 18:21 | 11 h 57 min | west 268° | 124 h |
| Apr | 05:45 | 18:42 | 12 h 57 min | west-northwest 282° | 150 h |
| May | 05:17 | 19:03 | 13 h 46 min | west-northwest 293° | 163 h |
| Jun | 05:08 | 19:20 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 298° | 141 h |
| Jul | 05:18 | 19:20 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 296° | 203 h |
| Aug | 05:38 | 18:57 | 13 h 19 min | west-northwest 287° | 198 h |
| Sep | 05:57 | 18:20 | 12 h 23 min | west 274° | 163 h |
| Oct | 06:16 | 17:42 | 11 h 25 min | west 260° | 155 h |
| Nov | 06:41 | 17:14 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 249° | 131 h |
| Dec | 07:06 | 17:11 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 243° | 123 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 55° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 203 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 97 – 1,749 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Anqing, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Lu'an
Morning: 06:19–07:09 · Evening: 16:45–17:35
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Lu'an, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:19 to 07:09. The evening golden hour extends from 16:45 to 17:35. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Lu'an
Morning: 06:09–06:19 · Evening: 17:35–17:45
The Blue Hour in Lu'an offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:35 to 17:45, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Lu'an
Lu'an is located at a latitude of 31.74° and a longitude of 116.52°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Lu'an vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Lu'an
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Lu'an. 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 Lu'an, with up to 14h 13m 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 Lu'an 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 Lu'an brings the shortest days with only 10h 5m 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 Lu'an
On the same latitude as Lu'an
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Lu'an (31.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Lu'an
When does the sun rise in Lu'an today?
Today the sun rises in Lu'an at 06:35 and sets at 17:19.
How long is the day in Lu'an today?
The day lasts 10h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Lu'an today?
In the morning from 06:19–07:10, in the evening from 16:44–17:34.
When is the longest day in Lu'an?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 13m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 5m.
When does it get dark in Lu'an today?
It is dark from 17:44, fully dark from 18:42.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Lu'an. All times are in local time. How it is calculated