Sunrise & sunset times in Hangzhou, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:57 and sets at 19:02 in Hangzhou. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Hangzhou
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Golden hour in Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Hangzhou (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Hangzhou’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:56 | 17:20 | 12:08 | 10h 24m |
| February | 06:39 | 17:47 | 12:13 | 11h 07m |
| March | 06:09 | 18:07 | 12:08 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:32 | 18:26 | 11:59 | 12h 53m |
| May | 05:05 | 18:46 | 11:55 | 13h 40m |
| June | 04:57 | 19:02 | 11:59 | 14h 05m |
| July | 05:07 | 19:02 | 12:05 | 13h 55m |
| August | 05:26 | 18:41 | 12:03 | 13h 15m |
| September | 05:43 | 18:05 | 11:54 | 12h 21m |
| October | 06:01 | 17:28 | 11:45 | 11h 27m |
| November | 06:24 | 17:02 | 11:43 | 10h 38m |
| December | 06:48 | 17:00 | 11:54 | 10h 12m |
Solar year in Hangzhou (2026)
Day length in Hangzhou swings by 3h 55m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Hangzhou
Longest day in Hangzhou: 13h 57m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 3m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 57m.
Moon tonight in Hangzhou
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Hangzhou today?▼
The sun rises at 04:57 Asia/Shanghai in Hangzhou, China today.
What time is sunset in Hangzhou today?▼
The sun sets at 19:02 Asia/Shanghai in Hangzhou today.
How long is the day in Hangzhou today?▼
Daylight in Hangzhou today lasts 14 hours and 5 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hangzhou?▼
The morning golden hour in Hangzhou runs from 04:29 to 05:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:27 to 19:30.
What is the timezone of Hangzhou?▼
Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Hangzhou is 21 June 2026, with 14h 06m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Hangzhou?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Hangzhou is 22 December 2026, with 10h 12m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Hangzhou?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Hangzhou swings by 3h 55m.