Sunrise & sunset times in Sanming, China
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 17:38 in Sanming. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Sanming
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Golden hour in Sanming 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 Sanming when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sanming (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sanming’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:58 | 17:39 | 12:18 | 10h 40m |
| February | 06:45 | 18:02 | 12:23 | 11h 16m |
| March | 06:19 | 18:18 | 12:18 | 11h 58m |
| April | 05:46 | 18:32 | 12:09 | 12h 46m |
| May | 05:23 | 18:48 | 12:05 | 13h 25m |
| June | 05:16 | 19:03 | 12:09 | 13h 46m |
| July | 05:26 | 19:04 | 12:15 | 13h 37m |
| August | 05:41 | 18:46 | 12:14 | 13h 04m |
| September | 05:55 | 18:14 | 12:04 | 12h 19m |
| October | 06:08 | 17:41 | 11:55 | 11h 33m |
| November | 06:27 | 17:20 | 11:54 | 10h 52m |
| December | 06:49 | 17:19 | 12:04 | 10h 30m |
Solar year in Sanming (2026)
Day length in Sanming swings by 3h 17m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sanming
Longest day in Sanming: 13h 39m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 21m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 16m.
Moon tonight in Sanming
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Sanming today?▼
The sun rises at 06:10 Asia/Shanghai in Sanming, China today.
What time is sunset in Sanming today?▼
The sun sets at 17:38 Asia/Shanghai in Sanming today.
How long is the day in Sanming today?▼
Daylight in Sanming today lasts 11 hours and 27 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sanming?▼
The morning golden hour in Sanming runs from 05:47 to 06:41, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:07 to 18:01.
What is the timezone of Sanming?▼
Sanming 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 Sanming?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sanming is 21 June 2026, with 13h 47m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sanming?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sanming is 22 December 2026, with 10h 30m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sanming?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sanming swings by 3h 17m.
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