Sunrise and Sunset in Xuzhou Today
In Xuzhou, China, the sun rises today on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 06:34 and sets at 17:13. The day length is 10h 39m. Solar noon is reached at 11:54.
Xuzhou: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Xuzhou at 11:54 – 6 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 12 at 04:58, the latest on January 8 at 07:17.
The sun sets earliest on December 4 at 17:00 and latest on June 29 at 19:26.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 34 min more daylight than the shortest.
Xuzhou 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 | 07:16 | 17:23 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 245° | 137 h |
| Feb | 06:56 | 17:54 | 10 h 58 min | west-southwest 255° | 146 h |
| Mar | 06:21 | 18:18 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 190 h |
| Apr | 05:40 | 18:42 | 13 h 2 min | west-northwest 283° | 215 h |
| May | 05:09 | 19:05 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 294° | 227 h |
| Jun | 04:58 | 19:24 | 14 h 26 min | west-northwest 299° | 203 h |
| Jul | 05:09 | 19:23 | 14 h 13 min | west-northwest 297° | 182 h |
| Aug | 05:31 | 18:58 | 13 h 27 min | west-northwest 288° | 181 h |
| Sep | 05:53 | 18:18 | 12 h 24 min | west 274° | 178 h |
| Oct | 06:15 | 17:37 | 11 h 21 min | west 260° | 179 h |
| Nov | 06:43 | 17:07 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 248° | 153 h |
| Dec | 07:09 | 17:02 | 9 h 53 min | west-southwest 242° | 146 h |
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.
Sunniest month: May with 227 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 137 – 2,137 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Xuzhou, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Xuzhou
Morning: 06:18–07:10 · Evening: 16:38–17:29
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Xuzhou, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:18 to 07:10. The evening golden hour extends from 16:38 to 17:29. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Xuzhou
Morning: 06:08–06:18 · Evening: 17:29–17:39
The Blue Hour in Xuzhou offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:08 to 06:18, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:29 to 17:39, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Xuzhou
Xuzhou is located at a latitude of 34.20° and a longitude of 117.28°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Xuzhou vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Xuzhou
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Xuzhou. 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 Xuzhou, with up to 14h 26m 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 Xuzhou 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 Xuzhou brings the shortest days with only 9h 52m 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 Xuzhou
On the same latitude as Xuzhou
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Xuzhou (34.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 39m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Xuzhou
When does the sun rise in Xuzhou today?
Today the sun rises in Xuzhou at 06:35 and sets at 17:12.
How long is the day in Xuzhou today?
The day lasts 10h 37m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Xuzhou today?
In the morning from 06:19–07:11, in the evening from 16:37–17:28.
When is the longest day in Xuzhou?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 26m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 52m.
When does it get dark in Xuzhou today?
It is dark from 17:39, fully dark from 18:38.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Xuzhou. All times are in local time. How it is calculated