Sunrise & sunset times in Kunming, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 20:00 in Kunming. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Kunming
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Golden hour in Kunming 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 Kunming when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Kunming (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Kunming’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:55 | 18:41 | 13:18 | 10h 45m |
| February | 07:43 | 19:03 | 13:23 | 11h 19m |
| March | 07:18 | 19:17 | 13:18 | 11h 59m |
| April | 06:47 | 19:31 | 13:09 | 12h 44m |
| May | 06:24 | 19:46 | 13:05 | 13h 21m |
| June | 06:19 | 20:00 | 13:09 | 13h 41m |
| July | 06:28 | 20:01 | 13:15 | 13h 32m |
| August | 06:42 | 19:44 | 13:13 | 13h 01m |
| September | 06:55 | 19:13 | 13:04 | 12h 18m |
| October | 07:07 | 18:42 | 12:54 | 11h 35m |
| November | 07:25 | 18:21 | 12:53 | 10h 56m |
| December | 07:46 | 18:21 | 13:04 | 10h 35m |
Solar year in Kunming (2026)
Day length in Kunming swings by 3h 07m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Kunming
Longest day in Kunming: 13h 34m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 26m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 33m.
Moon tonight in Kunming
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 Kunming today?▼
The sun rises at 06:19 Asia/Shanghai in Kunming, China today.
What time is sunset in Kunming today?▼
The sun sets at 20:00 Asia/Shanghai in Kunming today.
How long is the day in Kunming today?▼
Daylight in Kunming today lasts 13 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Kunming?▼
The morning golden hour in Kunming runs from 05:53 to 06:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:27 to 20:26.
What is the timezone of Kunming?▼
Kunming 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 Kunming?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Kunming is 21 June 2026, with 13h 42m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Kunming?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Kunming is 22 December 2026, with 10h 35m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Kunming?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Kunming swings by 3h 07m.