Sunrise and Sunset in Qina Today
In Qina, China, the sun rises today on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:12 and sets at 18:56. The day length is 11h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 13:05.
Qina: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Qina at 13:04 – 1 h 4 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 9 at 06:24, the latest on January 12 at 08:06.
The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 18:24 and latest on July 2 at 20:14.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 18 min more daylight than the shortest.
Qina 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:06 | 18:46 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 07:53 | 19:10 | 11 h 17 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 07:27 | 19:26 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:54 | 19:41 | 12 h 47 min | west-northwest 281° |
| May | 06:31 | 19:56 | 13 h 26 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 06:24 | 20:11 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jul | 06:34 | 20:12 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Aug | 06:49 | 19:54 | 13 h 4 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 07:03 | 19:22 | 12 h 19 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:16 | 18:49 | 11 h 33 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 07:35 | 18:27 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 250° |
| Dec | 07:57 | 18:27 | 10 h 30 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Qina
Morning: 06:58–07:43 · Evening: 18:26–19:11
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Qina, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:58 to 07:43. The evening golden hour extends from 18:26 to 19:11. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Qina
Morning: 06:49–06:58 · Evening: 19:11–19:20
The Blue Hour in Qina offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:49 to 06:58, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:11 to 19:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Qina
Qina is located at a latitude of 26.31° and a longitude of 100.63°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Qina vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Qina
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Qina. 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 Qina, with up to 13h 47m 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 Qina sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Qina brings the shortest days with only 10h 29m 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 Qina
On the same latitude as Qina
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Qina (26.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Qina
When does the sun rise in Qina today?
Today the sun rises in Qina at 07:13 and sets at 18:55.
How long is the day in Qina today?
The day lasts 11h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Qina today?
In the morning from 06:59–07:44, in the evening from 18:25–19:10.
When is the longest day in Qina?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 47m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 29m.
When does it get dark in Qina today?
It is dark from 19:19, fully dark from 20:12.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Qina. All times are in local time. How it is calculated