Sunrise and Sunset in Sanmenxia Today
In Sanmenxia, China, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 07:04 and sets at 17:33. The day length is 10h 28m. Solar noon is reached at 12:19.
Sanmenxia: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Sanmenxia at 12:19 – 19 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 05:21, the latest on January 7 at 07:43.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:23 and latest on June 29 at 19:52.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 40 min more daylight than the shortest.
Sanmenxia 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 | 07:42 | 17:46 | 10 h 5 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Feb | 07:21 | 18:17 | 10 h 56 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 06:46 | 18:42 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:04 | 19:07 | 13 h 3 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 05:32 | 19:31 | 13 h 59 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jun | 05:21 | 19:50 | 14 h 29 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 05:32 | 19:49 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Aug | 05:55 | 19:23 | 13 h 28 min | west-northwest 288° |
| Sep | 06:17 | 18:42 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:40 | 18:01 | 11 h 20 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 07:08 | 17:30 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 07:34 | 17:25 | 9 h 50 min | west-southwest 242° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (299°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Sanmenxia
Morning: 06:48–07:41 · Evening: 16:56–17:49
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Sanmenxia, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:48 to 07:41. The evening golden hour extends from 16:56 to 17:49. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Sanmenxia
Morning: 06:38–06:48 · Evening: 17:49–17:59
The Blue Hour in Sanmenxia offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:38 to 06:48, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:49 to 17:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Sanmenxia
Sanmenxia is located at a latitude of 34.78° and a longitude of 111.19°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Sanmenxia vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Sanmenxia
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Sanmenxia. 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 Sanmenxia, with up to 14h 30m 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 Sanmenxia 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 Sanmenxia brings the shortest days with only 9h 49m 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 Sanmenxia
On the same latitude as Sanmenxia
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Sanmenxia (34.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 28m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Sanmenxia
When does the sun rise in Sanmenxia today?
Today the sun rises in Sanmenxia at 07:05 and sets at 17:32.
How long is the day in Sanmenxia today?
The day lasts 10h 26m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sanmenxia today?
In the morning from 06:49–07:42, in the evening from 16:55–17:48.
When is the longest day in Sanmenxia?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 30m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 49m.
When does it get dark in Sanmenxia today?
It is dark from 17:58, fully dark from 18:59.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Sanmenxia. All times are in local time. How it is calculated