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Xiamen Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Xiamen, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On August 10, 2026 in Xiamen, China, sunrise is at 5:41 AM and sunset is at 6:47 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 13h 07m, solar noon is at 12:14 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:12 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 6:16 PM.
Local date
August 10, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Xiamen
Dawn
5:17 AM
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:12 AM
Evening golden hour starts
6:16 PM
Sunset
6:47 PM
Dusk
7:11 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 07m
Solar noon
12:14 PM
Coordinates
24.4798, 118.0819
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 24.4798, longitude 118.0819, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Xiamen over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayAug 10, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 07m |
| TomorrowAug 11, 2026 | 5:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 05m |
| +1 weekAug 17, 2026 | 5:44 AM | 6:42 PM | 12h 58m |
| +1 monthSep 9, 2026 | 5:52 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 27m |
What these times mean
Xiamen 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 Xiamen throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:54 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 47m |
| February | 6:43 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 20m |
| March | 6:18 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 5:47 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 43m |
| May | 5:25 AM | 6:44 PM | 13h 19m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 6:58 PM | 13h 39m |
| July | 5:29 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 31m |
| August | 5:43 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 01m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 6:06 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 6:24 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 58m |
| December | 6:44 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 38m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:19 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
7:01 PM
June 26
Longest day
13h 39m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 37m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xiamen today?
On August 10, 2026, sunrise in Xiamen, China is at 5:41 AM and sunset is at 6:47 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Xiamen today?
Today in Xiamen, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 07m.
When is golden hour in Xiamen?
Morning golden hour in Xiamen ends at 6:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:16 PM.
What time is solar noon in Xiamen?
Solar noon in Xiamen is at 12:14 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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