Sunrise & sunset times in Jiuquan, China
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 20:53 in Jiuquan. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Jiuquan
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Golden hour in Jiuquan 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 Jiuquan when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Jiuquan (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Jiuquan’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:45 | 18:25 | 13:35 | 9h 40m |
| February | 08:18 | 19:01 | 13:40 | 10h 42m |
| March | 07:38 | 19:32 | 13:34 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:49 | 20:03 | 13:26 | 13h 14m |
| May | 06:11 | 20:33 | 13:22 | 14h 21m |
| June | 05:57 | 20:55 | 13:26 | 14h 58m |
| July | 06:10 | 20:53 | 13:31 | 14h 42m |
| August | 06:37 | 20:22 | 13:30 | 13h 44m |
| September | 07:06 | 19:35 | 13:21 | 12h 28m |
| October | 07:35 | 18:47 | 13:11 | 11h 11m |
| November | 08:10 | 18:10 | 13:10 | 10h 00m |
| December | 08:39 | 18:02 | 13:20 | 9h 22m |
Solar year in Jiuquan (2026)
Day length in Jiuquan swings by 5h 38m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Jiuquan
Longest day in Jiuquan: 14h 49m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 11m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 34m.
Moon tonight in Jiuquan
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Jiuquan today?▼
The sun rises at 06:09 Asia/Shanghai in Jiuquan, China today.
What time is sunset in Jiuquan today?▼
The sun sets at 20:53 Asia/Shanghai in Jiuquan today.
How long is the day in Jiuquan today?▼
Daylight in Jiuquan today lasts 14 hours and 44 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Jiuquan?▼
The morning golden hour in Jiuquan runs from 05:37 to 06:49, and the evening golden hour runs from 20:14 to 21:25.
What is the timezone of Jiuquan?▼
Jiuquan 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 Jiuquan?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Jiuquan is 21 June 2026, with 14h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Jiuquan?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Jiuquan is 22 December 2026, with 9h 21m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Jiuquan?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Jiuquan swings by 5h 38m.