Sunrise & sunset times in Kaifeng, China
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:08 and sets at 19:37 in Kaifeng. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Kaifeng
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Golden hour in Kaifeng 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 Kaifeng when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kaifeng (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kaifeng’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:29 | 17:34 | 12:32 | 10h 04m |
| February | 07:08 | 18:05 | 12:36 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:33 | 18:30 | 12:31 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:51 | 18:54 | 12:22 | 13h 03m |
| May | 05:19 | 19:18 | 12:19 | 13h 58m |
| June | 05:08 | 19:37 | 12:23 | 14h 28m |
| July | 05:20 | 19:36 | 12:28 | 14h 16m |
| August | 05:42 | 19:11 | 12:27 | 13h 28m |
| September | 06:05 | 18:30 | 12:18 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:28 | 17:48 | 12:08 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:56 | 17:17 | 12:07 | 10h 21m |
| December | 07:22 | 17:12 | 12:17 | 9h 50m |
Solar year in Kaifeng (2026)
Day length in Kaifeng swings by 4h 40m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kaifeng
Longest day in Kaifeng: 14h 20m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 40m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 19m.
Moon tonight in Kaifeng
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 Kaifeng today?▼
The sun rises at 05:08 Asia/Shanghai in Kaifeng, China today.
What time is sunset in Kaifeng today?▼
The sun sets at 19:37 Asia/Shanghai in Kaifeng today.
How long is the day in Kaifeng today?▼
Daylight in Kaifeng today lasts 14 hours and 28 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kaifeng?▼
The morning golden hour in Kaifeng runs from 04:39 to 05:46, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:00 to 20:07.
What is the timezone of Kaifeng?▼
Kaifeng 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 Kaifeng?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kaifeng is 21 June 2026, with 14h 30m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kaifeng?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kaifeng is 22 December 2026, with 9h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kaifeng?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kaifeng swings by 4h 40m.