Sunrise and Sunset in Yongning Today
In Yongning, China, the sun rises today on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 07:13 and sets at 18:55. The day length is 11h 42m. Solar noon is reached at 13:04.
Yongning: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Yongning at 13:04 – 1 h 4 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 10 at 06:20, the latest on January 11 at 08:09.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 18:21 and latest on July 1 at 20:17.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 32 min more daylight than the shortest.
Yongning 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 | 08:09 | 18:43 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 07:55 | 19:08 | 11 h 13 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 07:27 | 19:25 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:52 | 19:42 | 12 h 49 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 06:28 | 19:59 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 06:20 | 20:14 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jul | 06:30 | 20:15 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Aug | 06:47 | 19:55 | 13 h 8 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 07:02 | 19:22 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:17 | 18:48 | 11 h 31 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 07:38 | 18:25 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 08:00 | 18:24 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 53° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Yongning
Morning: 06:59–07:44 · Evening: 18:24–19:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Yongning, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:59 to 07:44. The evening golden hour extends from 18:24 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Yongning
Morning: 06:50–06:59 · Evening: 19:10–19:19
The Blue Hour in Yongning offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:50 to 06:59, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:19, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Yongning
Yongning is located at a latitude of 27.83° and a longitude of 100.67°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Yongning vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Yongning
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Yongning. 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 Yongning, with up to 13h 54m 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 Yongning 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 Yongning brings the shortest days with only 10h 23m 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 Yongning
On the same latitude as Yongning
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Yongning (27.8° 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 Yongning
When does the sun rise in Yongning today?
Today the sun rises in Yongning at 07:14 and sets at 18:54.
How long is the day in Yongning today?
The day lasts 11h 41m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Yongning today?
In the morning from 06:59–07:45, in the evening from 18:23–19:09.
When is the longest day in Yongning?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 23m.
When does it get dark in Yongning today?
It is dark from 19:18, fully dark from 20:12.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Yongning. All times are in local time. How it is calculated