Xian Terracotta Warriors: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Xian Terracotta Warriors, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:41 and sets at 18:19. The day length is 11h 38m. Solar noon is reached at 12:30.
Xian Terracotta Warriors: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Xian Terracotta Warriors at 12:30 – 30 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 12 at 05:30, the latest on January 7 at 07:49.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 17:32 and latest on June 29 at 19:59.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 36 min more daylight than the shortest.
Xian Terracotta Warriors 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 | 07:49 | 17:55 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 245° |
| Feb | 07:28 | 18:26 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 255° |
| Mar | 06:54 | 18:50 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:12 | 19:14 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 05:40 | 19:37 | 13 h 57 min | west-northwest 294° |
| Jun | 05:30 | 19:56 | 14 h 27 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Jul | 05:41 | 19:55 | 14 h 14 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Aug | 06:03 | 19:30 | 13 h 27 min | west-northwest 288° |
| Sep | 06:25 | 18:50 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:47 | 18:09 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 07:15 | 17:38 | 10 h 23 min | west-southwest 248° |
| Dec | 07:41 | 17:34 | 9 h 52 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 57° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Xian Terracotta Warriors
Morning: 06:26–07:15 · Evening: 17:45–18:34
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Xian Terracotta Warriors, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:26 to 07:15. The evening golden hour extends from 17:45 to 18:34. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Xian Terracotta Warriors
Morning: 06:16–06:26 · Evening: 18:34–18:44
The Blue Hour in Xian Terracotta Warriors offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:16 to 06:26, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:34 to 18:44, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Xian Terracotta Warriors
Xian Terracotta Warriors is located at a latitude of 34.38° and a longitude of 109.27°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Xian Terracotta Warriors vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Xian Terracotta Warriors
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Xian Terracotta Warriors. 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 Xian Terracotta Warriors, with up to 14h 27m 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 Xian Terracotta Warriors 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 Xian Terracotta Warriors brings the shortest days with only 9h 51m 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 Xian Terracotta Warriors
On the same latitude as Xian Terracotta Warriors
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Xian Terracotta Warriors (34.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 38m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Xian Terracotta Warriors
When does the sun rise in Xian Terracotta Warriors today?
Today the sun rises in Xian Terracotta Warriors at 06:41 and sets at 18:19.
How long is the day in Xian Terracotta Warriors today?
The day lasts 11h 38m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Xian Terracotta Warriors today?
In the morning from 06:26–07:15, in the evening from 17:45–18:34.
When is the longest day in Xian Terracotta Warriors?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 27m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 51m.
When does it get dark in Xian Terracotta Warriors today?
It is dark from 18:44, fully dark from 19:42.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Xian Terracotta Warriors. All times are in local time. How it is calculated