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Hangzhou Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Hangzhou, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On July 27, 2026 in Hangzhou, China, sunrise is at 5:15 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 13h 43m, solar noon is at 12:07 PM, morning golden hour ends at 5:49 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:24 PM.
Local date
July 27, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Hangzhou
Dawn
4:49 AM
Sunrise
5:15 AM
Morning golden hour ends
5:49 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:24 PM
Sunset
6:58 PM
Dusk
7:24 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 43m
Solar noon
12:07 PM
Coordinates
30.2936, 120.1614
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 30.2936, longitude 120.1614, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Hangzhou over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 27, 2026 | 5:15 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 43m |
| TomorrowJul 28, 2026 | 5:16 AM | 6:57 PM | 13h 42m |
| +1 weekAug 3, 2026 | 5:19 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 34m |
| +1 monthAug 26, 2026 | 5:33 AM | 6:31 PM | 12h 58m |
What these times mean
Hangzhou changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Hangzhou throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:57 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 24m |
| February | 6:41 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 07m |
| March | 6:11 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:34 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 5:07 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 40m |
| June | 4:58 AM | 7:03 PM | 14h 05m |
| July | 5:08 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 56m |
| August | 5:27 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 16m |
| September | 5:44 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:02 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 29m |
| November | 6:25 AM | 5:04 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 6:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 12m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
4:58 AM
June 5
Latest sunset
7:06 PM
June 25
Longest day
14h 06m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 11m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hangzhou today?
On July 27, 2026, sunrise in Hangzhou, China is at 5:15 AM and sunset is at 6:58 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Hangzhou today?
Today in Hangzhou, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 43m.
When is golden hour in Hangzhou?
Morning golden hour in Hangzhou ends at 5:49 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:24 PM.
What time is solar noon in Hangzhou?
Solar noon in Hangzhou is at 12:07 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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