Sunrise & sunset times in Ningbo, China
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 17:37 in Ningbo. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Ningbo
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Golden hour in Ningbo 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 Ningbo when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ningbo (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ningbo’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:50 | 17:16 | 12:03 | 10h 25m |
| February | 06:33 | 17:42 | 12:07 | 11h 08m |
| March | 06:04 | 18:01 | 12:02 | 11h 57m |
| April | 05:27 | 18:20 | 11:53 | 12h 53m |
| May | 05:00 | 18:39 | 11:50 | 13h 38m |
| June | 04:52 | 18:55 | 11:54 | 14h 03m |
| July | 05:03 | 18:56 | 11:59 | 13h 53m |
| August | 05:21 | 18:35 | 11:58 | 13h 14m |
| September | 05:38 | 17:59 | 11:49 | 12h 21m |
| October | 05:55 | 17:23 | 11:39 | 11h 28m |
| November | 06:18 | 16:58 | 11:38 | 10h 39m |
| December | 06:41 | 16:55 | 11:48 | 10h 14m |
Solar year in Ningbo (2026)
Day length in Ningbo swings by 3h 51m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ningbo
Longest day in Ningbo: 13h 55m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 5m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 37m.
Moon tonight in Ningbo
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Ningbo today?▼
The sun rises at 05:48 Asia/Shanghai in Ningbo, China today.
What time is sunset in Ningbo today?▼
The sun sets at 17:37 Asia/Shanghai in Ningbo today.
How long is the day in Ningbo today?▼
Daylight in Ningbo today lasts 11 hours and 49 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ningbo?▼
The morning golden hour in Ningbo runs from 05:24 to 06:19, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:05 to 18:01.
What is the timezone of Ningbo?▼
Ningbo 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 Ningbo?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ningbo is 21 June 2026, with 14h 04m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ningbo?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ningbo is 22 December 2026, with 10h 13m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ningbo?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ningbo swings by 3h 51m.