Sunrise and Sunset in Xiamen Today
In Xiamen, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:01 and sets at 17:48. The day length is 11h 47m. Solar noon is reached at 11:55.
Xiamen: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Xiamen at 11:55 – 5 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 8 at 05:18, the latest on January 14 at 06:53.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 17:18 and latest on July 3 at 19:00.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 2 min more daylight than the shortest.
Xiamen 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 | 06:53 | 17:40 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 247° | 131 h |
| Feb | 06:41 | 18:02 | 11 h 20 min | west-southwest 257° | 107 h |
| Mar | 06:17 | 18:16 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 109 h |
| Apr | 05:46 | 18:29 | 12 h 43 min | west 281° | 127 h |
| May | 05:24 | 18:43 | 13 h 19 min | west-northwest 291° | 137 h |
| Jun | 05:18 | 18:57 | 13 h 39 min | west-northwest 296° | 161 h |
| Jul | 05:28 | 18:58 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 294° | 242 h |
| Aug | 05:42 | 18:41 | 13 h 0 min | west-northwest 286° | 206 h |
| Sep | 05:53 | 18:11 | 12 h 18 min | west 274° | 182 h |
| Oct | 06:05 | 17:41 | 11 h 36 min | west 261° | 189 h |
| Nov | 06:23 | 17:20 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 250° | 157 h |
| Dec | 06:43 | 17:21 | 10 h 38 min | west-southwest 245° | 146 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 242 hours of sunshine, dullest: February with 107 – 1,894 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Xiamen, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Xiamen
Morning: 05:47–06:32 · Evening: 17:18–18:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Xiamen, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:47 to 06:32. The evening golden hour extends from 17:18 to 18:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Xiamen
Morning: 05:39–05:47 · Evening: 18:02–18:11
The Blue Hour in Xiamen offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:39 to 05:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:02 to 18:11, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Xiamen
Xiamen is located at a latitude of 24.48° and a longitude of 118.09°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Xiamen vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Xiamen
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Xiamen. 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 Xiamen, with up to 13h 39m 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 Xiamen 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 Xiamen brings the shortest days with only 10h 37m 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 Xiamen
On the same latitude as Xiamen
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Xiamen (24.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 47m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Xiamen
When does the sun rise in Xiamen today?
Today the sun rises in Xiamen at 06:01 and sets at 17:48.
How long is the day in Xiamen today?
The day lasts 11h 47m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Xiamen today?
In the morning from 05:47–06:32, in the evening from 17:18–18:02.
When is the longest day in Xiamen?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 39m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 37m.
When does it get dark in Xiamen today?
It is dark from 18:11, fully dark from 19:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Xiamen. All times are in local time. How it is calculated