Sunrise & sunset times in Kashgar, China
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 20:23 in Kashgar. All times are shown in the Asia/Urumqi timezone.
Today in Kashgar
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Golden hour in Kashgar 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 Kashgar when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kashgar (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kashgar’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:14 | 17:56 | 13:05 | 9h 41m |
| February | 07:48 | 18:32 | 13:10 | 10h 43m |
| March | 07:07 | 19:02 | 13:04 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:19 | 19:33 | 12:56 | 13h 14m |
| May | 05:42 | 20:02 | 12:52 | 14h 20m |
| June | 05:28 | 20:24 | 12:56 | 14h 56m |
| July | 05:41 | 20:22 | 13:02 | 14h 41m |
| August | 06:08 | 19:52 | 13:00 | 13h 43m |
| September | 06:36 | 19:05 | 12:51 | 12h 28m |
| October | 07:05 | 18:17 | 12:41 | 11h 11m |
| November | 07:39 | 17:41 | 12:40 | 10h 01m |
| December | 08:08 | 17:33 | 12:51 | 9h 24m |
Solar year in Kashgar (2026)
Day length in Kashgar swings by 5h 35m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kashgar
Longest day in Kashgar: 14h 47m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 13m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 33m.
Moon tonight in Kashgar
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 Kashgar today?▼
The sun rises at 05:40 Asia/Urumqi in Kashgar, China today.
What time is sunset in Kashgar today?▼
The sun sets at 20:23 Asia/Urumqi in Kashgar today.
How long is the day in Kashgar today?▼
Daylight in Kashgar today lasts 14 hours and 42 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kashgar?▼
The morning golden hour in Kashgar runs from 05:08 to 06:19, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:43 to 20:54.
What is the timezone of Kashgar?▼
Kashgar uses the Asia/Urumqi timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Kashgar?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kashgar is 21 June 2026, with 14h 57m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kashgar?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kashgar is 22 December 2026, with 9h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kashgar?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kashgar swings by 5h 35m.