Sunrise & sunset times in Ankang, China
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:50 and sets at 18:06 in Ankang. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Ankang
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Ankang today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Ankang when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ankang (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ankang’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:46 | 18:00 | 12:53 | 10h 14m |
| February | 07:27 | 18:29 | 12:58 | 11h 01m |
| March | 06:54 | 18:51 | 12:52 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:14 | 19:13 | 12:44 | 12h 58m |
| May | 05:45 | 19:35 | 12:40 | 13h 49m |
| June | 05:35 | 19:53 | 12:44 | 14h 17m |
| July | 05:46 | 19:52 | 12:49 | 14h 06m |
| August | 06:07 | 19:29 | 12:48 | 13h 21m |
| September | 06:27 | 18:50 | 12:39 | 12h 23m |
| October | 06:47 | 18:11 | 12:29 | 11h 23m |
| November | 07:13 | 17:43 | 12:28 | 10h 29m |
| December | 07:38 | 17:39 | 12:38 | 10h 01m |
Solar year in Ankang (2026)
Day length in Ankang swings by 4h 18m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ankang
Longest day in Ankang: 14h 9m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 51m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 2m.
Moon tonight in Ankang
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Ankang today?▼
The sun rises at 06:50 Asia/Shanghai in Ankang, China today.
What time is sunset in Ankang today?▼
The sun sets at 18:06 Asia/Shanghai in Ankang today.
How long is the day in Ankang today?▼
Daylight in Ankang today lasts 11 hours and 16 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ankang?▼
The morning golden hour in Ankang runs from 06:25 to 07:24, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:33 to 18:31.
What is the timezone of Ankang?▼
Ankang uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Ankang?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ankang is 21 June 2026, with 14h 18m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ankang?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ankang is 22 December 2026, with 10h 00m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ankang?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ankang swings by 4h 18m.
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