Sunrise & sunset times in Sanya, China
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:13 and sets at 19:21 in Sanya. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Sanya
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Golden hour in Sanya 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 Sanya when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Sanya (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Sanya’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:16 | 18:25 | 12:51 | 11h 09m |
| February | 07:09 | 18:42 | 12:56 | 11h 33m |
| March | 06:50 | 18:51 | 12:50 | 12h 01m |
| April | 06:25 | 18:58 | 12:42 | 12h 33m |
| May | 06:08 | 19:07 | 12:38 | 12h 59m |
| June | 06:05 | 19:18 | 12:42 | 13h 13m |
| July | 06:14 | 19:21 | 12:47 | 13h 07m |
| August | 06:23 | 19:08 | 12:46 | 12h 44m |
| September | 06:29 | 18:44 | 12:37 | 12h 14m |
| October | 06:35 | 18:19 | 12:27 | 11h 44m |
| November | 06:47 | 18:04 | 12:26 | 11h 16m |
| December | 07:05 | 18:08 | 12:36 | 11h 02m |
Solar year in Sanya (2026)
Day length in Sanya swings by 2h 11m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Sanya
Longest day in Sanya: 13h 6m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 54m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h.
Moon tonight in Sanya
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 Sanya today?▼
The sun rises at 06:13 Asia/Shanghai in Sanya, China today.
What time is sunset in Sanya today?▼
The sun sets at 19:21 Asia/Shanghai in Sanya today.
How long is the day in Sanya today?▼
Daylight in Sanya today lasts 13 hours and 7 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Sanya?▼
The morning golden hour in Sanya runs from 05:49 to 06:44, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:50 to 19:45.
What is the timezone of Sanya?▼
Sanya 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 Sanya?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Sanya is 21 June 2026, with 13h 14m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sanya?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Sanya is 22 December 2026, with 11h 02m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Sanya?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Sanya swings by 2h 11m.