Sunrise & sunset times in Hefei, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:04 and sets at 19:18 in Hefei. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Hefei
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Golden hour in Hefei 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 Hefei when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Hefei (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Hefei’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:11 | 17:29 | 12:20 | 10h 17m |
| February | 06:53 | 17:57 | 12:24 | 11h 03m |
| March | 06:21 | 18:18 | 12:19 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:42 | 18:39 | 12:10 | 12h 56m |
| May | 05:14 | 19:00 | 12:07 | 13h 46m |
| June | 05:04 | 19:17 | 12:11 | 14h 13m |
| July | 05:15 | 19:17 | 12:16 | 14h 02m |
| August | 05:35 | 18:55 | 12:15 | 13h 19m |
| September | 05:54 | 18:17 | 12:06 | 12h 22m |
| October | 06:13 | 17:39 | 11:56 | 11h 25m |
| November | 06:38 | 17:11 | 11:55 | 10h 32m |
| December | 07:03 | 17:08 | 12:05 | 10h 05m |
Solar year in Hefei (2026)
Day length in Hefei swings by 4h 10m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Hefei
Longest day in Hefei: 14h 5m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 55m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 5m.
Moon tonight in Hefei
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 Hefei today?▼
The sun rises at 05:04 Asia/Shanghai in Hefei, China today.
What time is sunset in Hefei today?▼
The sun sets at 19:18 Asia/Shanghai in Hefei today.
How long is the day in Hefei today?▼
Daylight in Hefei today lasts 14 hours and 13 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Hefei?▼
The morning golden hour in Hefei runs from 04:36 to 05:40, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:42 to 19:46.
What is the timezone of Hefei?▼
Hefei 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 Hefei?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Hefei is 21 June 2026, with 14h 14m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Hefei?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Hefei is 22 December 2026, with 10h 04m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Hefei?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Hefei swings by 4h 10m.