Sunrise and Sunset in Ziyang Today

In Ziyang, China, the sun rises today on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 07:19 and sets at 18:09. The day length is 10h 50m. Solar noon is reached at 12:45.

Ziyang: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Ziyang at 12:45 – 45 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 11 at 05:59, the latest on January 10 at 07:58.

The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 18:00 and latest on June 30 at 20:06.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 53 min more daylight than the shortest.

Ziyang through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionSunshine
Jan07:5818:2310 h 25 minwest-southwest 246°45 h
Feb07:4118:4911 h 8 minwest-southwest 256°52 h
Mar07:1119:0911 h 58 minwest 268°79 h
Apr06:3419:2812 h 54 minwest-northwest 282°106 h
May06:0819:4713 h 40 minwest-northwest 293°111 h
Jun05:5920:0414 h 5 minwest-northwest 298°104 h
Jul06:1020:0413 h 54 minwest-northwest 296°120 h
Aug06:2819:4313 h 15 minwest-northwest 287°128 h
Sep06:4519:0712 h 22 minwest 274°63 h
Oct07:0318:3011 h 28 minwest 261°50 h
Nov07:2618:0510 h 39 minwest-southwest 249°53 h
Dec07:4918:0310 h 13 minwest-southwest 243°51 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: August with 128 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 45 – 962 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Wenjiang, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Ziyang

Morning: 07:04–07:53 · Evening: 17:36–18:25

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ziyang, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:04 to 07:53. The evening golden hour extends from 17:36 to 18:25. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Ziyang

Morning: 06:54–07:04 · Evening: 18:25–18:34

The Blue Hour in Ziyang 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 18:25 to 18:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Ziyang

Ziyang is located at a latitude of 30.12° and a longitude of 104.65°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ziyang vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Ziyang

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ziyang. 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 Ziyang, with up to 14h 5m 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 Ziyang 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 Ziyang brings the shortest days with only 10h 12m 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 Ziyang

On the same latitude as Ziyang

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Ziyang (30.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 50m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Ziyang

When does the sun rise in Ziyang today?

Today the sun rises in Ziyang at 07:20 and sets at 18:09.

How long is the day in Ziyang today?

The day lasts 10h 49m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Ziyang today?

In the morning from 07:05–07:54, in the evening from 17:35–18:24.

When is the longest day in Ziyang?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 5m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 12m.

When does it get dark in Ziyang today?

It is dark from 18:34, fully dark from 19:31.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Ziyang. All times are in local time. How it is calculated