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Xining Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Xining, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On July 19, 2026 in Xining, China, sunrise is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 8:31 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 14h 21m, solar noon is at 1:20 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:47 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:53 PM.
Local date
July 19, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Xining
Dawn
5:40 AM
Sunrise
6:09 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:47 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:53 PM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Dusk
9:00 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
14h 21m
Solar noon
1:20 PM
Coordinates
36.6255, 101.7574
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 36.6255, longitude 101.7574, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Xining over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJul 19, 2026 | 6:09 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 21m |
| TomorrowJul 20, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 20m |
| +1 weekJul 26, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 11m |
| +1 monthAug 18, 2026 | 6:33 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 29m |
What these times mean
Xining 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 Xining throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:25 AM | 6:20 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 8:03 AM | 6:53 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 7:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 06m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 8:13 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 5:55 AM | 8:34 PM | 14h 39m |
| July | 6:06 AM | 8:33 PM | 14h 26m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 8:06 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:56 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 27m |
| October | 7:20 AM | 6:39 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 7:51 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 15m |
| December | 8:18 AM | 5:59 PM | 9h 41m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:55 AM
June 7
Latest sunset
8:36 PM
June 22
Longest day
14h 40m
June 22
Shortest day
9h 39m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Xining today?
On July 19, 2026, sunrise in Xining, China is at 6:09 AM and sunset is at 8:31 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Xining today?
Today in Xining, the time between sunrise and sunset is 14h 21m.
When is golden hour in Xining?
Morning golden hour in Xining ends at 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:53 PM.
What time is solar noon in Xining?
Solar noon in Xining is at 1:20 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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