Sunrise and Sunset in Rizhao Today
In Rizhao, China, the sun rises today on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 06:27 and sets at 17:02. The day length is 10h 35m. Solar noon is reached at 11:45.
Rizhao: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Rizhao at 11:45 – 15 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 04:46, the latest on January 7 at 07:11.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:48 and latest on June 29 at 19:21.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 47 min more daylight than the shortest.
Rizhao 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 | 07:10 | 17:12 | 10 h 2 min | west-southwest 244° | 160 h |
| Feb | 06:48 | 17:43 | 10 h 55 min | west-southwest 255° | 165 h |
| Mar | 06:13 | 18:09 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 209 h |
| Apr | 05:30 | 18:34 | 13 h 4 min | west-northwest 283° | 219 h |
| May | 04:57 | 18:59 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 294° | 234 h |
| Jun | 04:46 | 19:18 | 14 h 32 min | west-northwest 300° | 186 h |
| Jul | 04:57 | 19:17 | 14 h 20 min | west-northwest 297° | 168 h |
| Aug | 05:20 | 18:51 | 13 h 30 min | west-northwest 288° | 195 h |
| Sep | 05:44 | 18:09 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 201 h |
| Oct | 06:07 | 17:27 | 11 h 19 min | west 260° | 202 h |
| Nov | 06:36 | 16:55 | 10 h 19 min | west-southwest 248° | 163 h |
| Dec | 07:03 | 16:50 | 9 h 47 min | west-southwest 242° | 159 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 234 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 159 – 2,261 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Quingdao, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Rizhao
Morning: 06:11–07:03 · Evening: 16:26–17:18
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Rizhao, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:11 to 07:03. The evening golden hour extends from 16:26 to 17:18. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Rizhao
Morning: 06:01–06:11 · Evening: 17:18–17:29
The Blue Hour in Rizhao offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:01 to 06:11, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:18 to 17:29, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Rizhao
Rizhao is located at a latitude of 35.41° and a longitude of 119.53°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Rizhao vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Rizhao
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Rizhao. 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 Rizhao, with up to 14h 33m 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 Rizhao 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 Rizhao brings the shortest days with only 9h 46m 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 Rizhao
On the same latitude as Rizhao
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Rizhao (35.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 35m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Rizhao
When does the sun rise in Rizhao today?
Today the sun rises in Rizhao at 06:28 and sets at 17:01.
How long is the day in Rizhao today?
The day lasts 10h 33m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Rizhao today?
In the morning from 06:12–07:05, in the evening from 16:25–17:18.
When is the longest day in Rizhao?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 33m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 46m.
When does it get dark in Rizhao today?
It is dark from 17:28, fully dark from 18:28.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Rizhao. All times are in local time. How it is calculated