Zhangjiajie Pillars: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Zhangjiajie Pillars, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 06:34 and sets at 18:17. The day length is 11h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 12:26.
Zhangjiajie Pillars: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Zhangjiajie Pillars at 12:26 – 26 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 05:38, the latest on January 10 at 07:33.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 17:39 and latest on July 1 at 19:41.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 45 min more daylight than the shortest.
Zhangjiajie Pillars 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 | 07:33 | 18:01 | 10 h 28 min | west-southwest 246° |
| Feb | 07:17 | 18:27 | 11 h 10 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:48 | 18:46 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:12 | 19:04 | 12 h 52 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:46 | 19:23 | 13 h 37 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 05:38 | 19:39 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 298° |
| Jul | 05:48 | 19:39 | 13 h 51 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Aug | 06:06 | 19:18 | 13 h 12 min | west-northwest 287° |
| Sep | 06:22 | 18:43 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:39 | 18:08 | 11 h 29 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 07:01 | 17:43 | 10 h 42 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 07:24 | 17:41 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (244°) 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 Zhangjiajie Pillars
Morning: 06:19–07:06 · Evening: 17:45–18:31
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Zhangjiajie Pillars, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:19 to 07:06. The evening golden hour extends from 17:45 to 18:31. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Zhangjiajie Pillars
Morning: 06:10–06:19 · Evening: 18:31–18:41
The Blue Hour in Zhangjiajie Pillars offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:10 to 06:19, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:31 to 18:41, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Zhangjiajie Pillars
Zhangjiajie Pillars is located at a latitude of 29.32° and a longitude of 110.43°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Zhangjiajie Pillars vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Zhangjiajie Pillars
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Zhangjiajie Pillars. 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 Zhangjiajie Pillars, with up to 14h 1m 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 Zhangjiajie Pillars 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 Zhangjiajie Pillars brings the shortest days with only 10h 16m 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 Zhangjiajie Pillars
On the same latitude as Zhangjiajie Pillars
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Zhangjiajie Pillars (29.3° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 43m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Zhangjiajie Pillars
When does the sun rise in Zhangjiajie Pillars today?
Today the sun rises in Zhangjiajie Pillars at 06:34 and sets at 18:17.
How long is the day in Zhangjiajie Pillars today?
The day lasts 11h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zhangjiajie Pillars today?
In the morning from 06:19–07:06, in the evening from 17:45–18:31.
When is the longest day in Zhangjiajie Pillars?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 1m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 16m.
When does it get dark in Zhangjiajie Pillars today?
It is dark from 18:41, fully dark from 19:36.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Zhangjiajie Pillars. All times are in local time. How it is calculated