Zhangye Danxia: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Zhangye Danxia, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:20 and sets at 18:53. The day length is 11h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 13:07.
Zhangye Danxia: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Zhangye Danxia at 13:07 – 1 h 7 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 14 at 05:53, the latest on January 5 at 08:38.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 17:57 and latest on June 28 at 20:49.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 28 min more daylight than the shortest.
Zhangye Danxia 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 | 08:36 | 18:21 | 9 h 44 min | west-southwest 243° |
| Feb | 08:11 | 18:56 | 10 h 45 min | west-southwest 254° |
| Mar | 07:31 | 19:26 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 06:43 | 19:56 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 283° |
| May | 06:07 | 20:25 | 14 h 18 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Jun | 05:53 | 20:46 | 14 h 53 min | west-northwest 301° |
| Jul | 06:06 | 20:44 | 14 h 38 min | west-northwest 299° |
| Aug | 06:32 | 20:14 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 289° |
| Sep | 07:00 | 19:28 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 07:28 | 18:41 | 11 h 13 min | west 260° |
| Nov | 08:01 | 18:05 | 10 h 4 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Dec | 08:30 | 17:58 | 9 h 27 min | west-southwest 240° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Zhangye Danxia
Morning: 07:04–07:56 · Evening: 18:17–19:09
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Zhangye Danxia, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:04 to 07:56. The evening golden hour extends from 18:17 to 19:09. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Zhangye Danxia
Morning: 06:54–07:04 · Evening: 19:09–19:20
The Blue Hour in Zhangye Danxia offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:54 to 07:04, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:09 to 19:20, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Zhangye Danxia
Zhangye Danxia is located at a latitude of 38.94° and a longitude of 100.11°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Zhangye Danxia vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Zhangye Danxia
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Zhangye Danxia. 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 Zhangye Danxia, with up to 14h 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 Zhangye Danxia 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 Zhangye Danxia brings the shortest days with only 9h 26m 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 Zhangye Danxia
On the same latitude as Zhangye Danxia
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Zhangye Danxia (38.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 33m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Zhangye Danxia
When does the sun rise in Zhangye Danxia today?
Today the sun rises in Zhangye Danxia at 07:20 and sets at 18:53.
How long is the day in Zhangye Danxia today?
The day lasts 11h 33m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zhangye Danxia today?
In the morning from 07:04–07:56, in the evening from 18:17–19:09.
When is the longest day in Zhangye Danxia?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 26m.
When does it get dark in Zhangye Danxia today?
It is dark from 19:20, fully dark from 20:21.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Zhangye Danxia. All times are in local time. How it is calculated