West Lake Hangzhou: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In West Lake Hangzhou, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:56 and sets at 17:38. The day length is 11h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 11:47.
West Lake Hangzhou: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in West Lake Hangzhou at 11:47 – 13 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 11 at 04:57, the latest on January 10 at 06:56.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 16:58 and latest on June 30 at 19:05.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
West Lake Hangzhou 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 | 06:56 | 17:21 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 06:39 | 17:47 | 11 h 8 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:09 | 18:07 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:32 | 18:26 | 12 h 54 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:05 | 18:46 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 293° |
| Jun | 04:57 | 19:02 | 14 h 5 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 05:07 | 19:02 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 296° |
| Aug | 05:26 | 18:41 | 13 h 15 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 05:43 | 18:05 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:01 | 17:28 | 11 h 28 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:24 | 17:03 | 10 h 39 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 06:48 | 17:00 | 10 h 13 min | west-southwest 243° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in West Lake Hangzhou
Morning: 05:41–06:28 · Evening: 17:06–17:52
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In West Lake Hangzhou, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:41 to 06:28. The evening golden hour extends from 17:06 to 17:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in West Lake Hangzhou
Morning: 05:32–05:41 · Evening: 17:52–18:02
The Blue Hour in West Lake Hangzhou offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:32 to 05:41, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:52 to 18:02, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About West Lake Hangzhou
West Lake Hangzhou is located at a latitude of 30.24° and a longitude of 120.14°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in West Lake Hangzhou vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in West Lake Hangzhou
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in West Lake Hangzhou. 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 West Lake Hangzhou, with up to 14h 6m 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 West Lake Hangzhou sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in West Lake Hangzhou brings the shortest days with only 10h 12m 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 West Lake Hangzhou
On the same latitude as West Lake Hangzhou
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as West Lake Hangzhou (30.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 42m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in West Lake Hangzhou
When does the sun rise in West Lake Hangzhou today?
Today the sun rises in West Lake Hangzhou at 05:56 and sets at 17:38.
How long is the day in West Lake Hangzhou today?
The day lasts 11h 42m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in West Lake Hangzhou today?
In the morning from 05:41–06:28, in the evening from 17:06–17:52.
When is the longest day in West Lake Hangzhou?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 6m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 12m.
When does it get dark in West Lake Hangzhou today?
It is dark from 18:02, fully dark from 18:57.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of West Lake Hangzhou. All times are in local time. How it is calculated