Rainbow Mountains Zhangye: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Rainbow Mountains Zhangye, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 18:53. The day length is 11h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 13:07.
Rainbow Mountains Zhangye: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye at 13:07 – 1 h 7 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 14 at 05:53, the latest on January 5 at 08:38.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 17:57 and latest on June 28 at 20:49.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 28 min more daylight than the shortest.
Rainbow Mountains Zhangye 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 | 08:36 | 18:21 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Feb | 08:11 | 18:56 | 10 h 45 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Mar | 07:31 | 19:26 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:43 | 19:56 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 06:07 | 20:25 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jun | 05:53 | 20:46 | 14 h 53 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jul | 06:06 | 20:44 | 14 h 38 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Aug | 06:32 | 20:14 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 07:00 | 19:28 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:28 | 18:41 | 11 h 13 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 08:01 | 18:05 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Dec | 08:30 | 17:58 | 9 h 27 min | west-southwest 240° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye
Morning: 07:04–07:56 · Evening: 18:17–19:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Rainbow Mountains Zhangye, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:04 to 07:56. The evening golden hour extends from 18:17 to 19:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye
Morning: 06:54–07:04 · Evening: 19:09–19:20
The Blue Hour in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:54 to 07:04, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:09 to 19:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Rainbow Mountains Zhangye
Rainbow Mountains Zhangye is located at a latitude of 38.94° and a longitude of 100.11°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye. 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 Rainbow Mountains Zhangye, with up to 14h 54m 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 Rainbow Mountains Zhangye 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 Rainbow Mountains Zhangye brings the shortest days with only 9h 26m 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 Rainbow Mountains Zhangye
On the same latitude as Rainbow Mountains Zhangye
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Rainbow Mountains Zhangye (38.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 33m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye
When does the sun rise in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye today?
Today the sun rises in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye at 07:20 and sets at 18:53.
How long is the day in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye today?
The day lasts 11h 33m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye today?
In the morning from 07:04–07:56, in the evening from 18:17–19:09.
When is the longest day in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 26m.
When does it get dark in Rainbow Mountains Zhangye today?
It is dark from 19:20, fully dark from 20:21.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Rainbow Mountains Zhangye. All times are in local time. How it is calculated