Sunrise and Sunset in Pingdingshan Today
In Pingdingshan, China, the sun rises today on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 06:49 and sets at 17:30. The day length is 10h 40m. Solar noon is reached at 12:10.
Pingdingshan: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Pingdingshan at 12:10 – 10 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:15, the latest on January 8 at 07:32.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 17:17 and latest on June 29 at 19:41.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.
Pingdingshan 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 | 07:31 | 17:40 | 10 h 9 min | west-southwest 245° | 117 h |
| Feb | 07:11 | 18:10 | 10 h 59 min | west-southwest 255° | 128 h |
| Mar | 06:37 | 18:34 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 168 h |
| Apr | 05:56 | 18:57 | 13 h 1 min | west-northwest 282° | 195 h |
| May | 05:26 | 19:20 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 294° | 212 h |
| Jun | 05:15 | 19:38 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 299° | 196 h |
| Jul | 05:27 | 19:38 | 14 h 11 min | west-northwest 297° | 166 h |
| Aug | 05:48 | 19:13 | 13 h 25 min | west-northwest 287° | 163 h |
| Sep | 06:09 | 18:33 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° | 147 h |
| Oct | 06:31 | 17:53 | 11 h 22 min | west 260° | 149 h |
| Nov | 06:58 | 17:23 | 10 h 26 min | west-southwest 248° | 136 h |
| Dec | 07:23 | 17:19 | 9 h 56 min | west-southwest 242° | 128 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 57° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 212 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 117 – 1,905 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Zhengzhou, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Pingdingshan
Morning: 06:33–07:25 · Evening: 16:55–17:46
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Pingdingshan, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:33 to 07:25. The evening golden hour extends from 16:55 to 17:46. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Pingdingshan
Morning: 06:23–06:33 · Evening: 17:46–17:56
The Blue Hour in Pingdingshan offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:23 to 06:33, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:46 to 17:56, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Pingdingshan
Pingdingshan is located at a latitude of 33.73° and a longitude of 113.32°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Pingdingshan vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Pingdingshan
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Pingdingshan. 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 Pingdingshan, with up to 14h 24m 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 Pingdingshan 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 Pingdingshan brings the shortest days with only 9h 55m 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 Pingdingshan
On the same latitude as Pingdingshan
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Pingdingshan (33.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 40m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Pingdingshan
When does the sun rise in Pingdingshan today?
Today the sun rises in Pingdingshan at 06:50 and sets at 17:29.
How long is the day in Pingdingshan today?
The day lasts 10h 39m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Pingdingshan today?
In the morning from 06:34–07:26, in the evening from 16:54–17:45.
When is the longest day in Pingdingshan?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 24m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 55m.
When does it get dark in Pingdingshan today?
It is dark from 17:55, fully dark from 18:54.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Pingdingshan. All times are in local time. How it is calculated