Sunrise & sunset times in Putian, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:13 and sets at 18:56 in Putian. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Putian
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Golden hour in Putian 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 Putian when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Putian (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Putian’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:51 | 17:35 | 12:13 | 10h 43m |
| February | 06:39 | 17:57 | 12:18 | 11h 18m |
| March | 06:13 | 18:12 | 12:12 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:41 | 18:26 | 12:04 | 12h 44m |
| May | 05:19 | 18:41 | 12:00 | 13h 22m |
| June | 05:12 | 18:55 | 12:04 | 13h 42m |
| July | 05:22 | 18:57 | 12:09 | 13h 34m |
| August | 05:37 | 18:39 | 12:08 | 13h 02m |
| September | 05:49 | 18:08 | 11:59 | 12h 18m |
| October | 06:02 | 17:37 | 11:49 | 11h 34m |
| November | 06:20 | 17:15 | 11:48 | 10h 54m |
| December | 06:41 | 17:15 | 11:58 | 10h 34m |
Solar year in Putian (2026)
Day length in Putian swings by 3h 10m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Putian
Longest day in Putian: 13h 35m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 25m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 35m.
Moon tonight in Putian
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 Putian today?▼
The sun rises at 05:13 Asia/Shanghai in Putian, China today.
What time is sunset in Putian today?▼
The sun sets at 18:56 Asia/Shanghai in Putian today.
How long is the day in Putian today?▼
Daylight in Putian today lasts 13 hours and 43 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Putian?▼
The morning golden hour in Putian runs from 04:47 to 05:46, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:22 to 19:22.
What is the timezone of Putian?▼
Putian 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 Putian?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Putian is 21 June 2026, with 13h 44m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Putian?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Putian is 22 December 2026, with 10h 33m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Putian?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Putian swings by 3h 10m.