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Xi’an Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Xi’an, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On July 28, 2026 in Xi’an, China, sunrise is at 5:53 AM and sunset is at 7:50 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 13h 58m, solar noon is at 12:51 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:28 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:15 PM.
Local date
July 28, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Xi’an
Dawn
5:25 AM
Sunrise
5:53 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:28 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:15 PM
Sunset
7:50 PM
Dusk
8:18 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 58m
Solar noon
12:51 PM
Coordinates
34.2583, 108.9286
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 34.2583, longitude 108.9286, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Xi’an over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 28, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 58m |
| TomorrowJul 29, 2026 | 5:53 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 56m |
| +1 weekAug 4, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 47m |
| +1 monthAug 27, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 05m |
What these times mean
Xi’an 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 Xi’an throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 06m |
| February | 7:31 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 6:57 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:16 PM | 13h 01m |
| May | 5:44 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 5:33 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 26m |
| July | 5:44 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 14m |
| August | 6:06 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:53 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:50 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 7:18 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 53m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:33 AM
June 6
Latest sunset
8:01 PM
June 24
Longest day
14h 27m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 52m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xi’an today?
On July 28, 2026, sunrise in Xi’an, China is at 5:53 AM and sunset is at 7:50 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Xi’an today?
Today in Xi’an, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 58m.
When is golden hour in Xi’an?
Morning golden hour in Xi’an ends at 6:28 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:15 PM.
What time is solar noon in Xi’an?
Solar noon in Xi’an is at 12:51 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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