Sunrise & sunset times in Shihezi, China
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 05:39 and sets at 18:50 in Shihezi. All times are shown in the Asia/Urumqi timezone.
Today in Shihezi
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Golden hour in Shihezi 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 Shihezi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Shihezi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Shihezi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:48 | 17:02 | 12:25 | 9h 13m |
| February | 07:16 | 17:44 | 12:29 | 10h 28m |
| March | 06:28 | 18:21 | 12:24 | 11h 52m |
| April | 05:32 | 18:59 | 12:15 | 13h 26m |
| May | 04:49 | 19:35 | 12:12 | 14h 46m |
| June | 04:31 | 20:01 | 12:16 | 15h 30m |
| July | 04:45 | 19:57 | 12:21 | 15h 11m |
| August | 05:18 | 19:21 | 12:20 | 14h 02m |
| September | 05:54 | 18:27 | 12:11 | 12h 32m |
| October | 06:30 | 17:32 | 12:01 | 11h 02m |
| November | 07:11 | 16:49 | 12:00 | 9h 38m |
| December | 07:44 | 16:37 | 12:10 | 8h 52m |
Solar year in Shihezi (2026)
Day length in Shihezi swings by 6h 40m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Shihezi
Longest day in Shihezi: 15h 20m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 40m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 58m.
Moon tonight in Shihezi
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 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 Shihezi today?▼
The sun rises at 05:39 Asia/Urumqi in Shihezi, China today.
What time is sunset in Shihezi today?▼
The sun sets at 18:50 Asia/Urumqi in Shihezi today.
How long is the day in Shihezi today?▼
Daylight in Shihezi today lasts 13 hours and 11 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shihezi?▼
The morning golden hour in Shihezi runs from 05:09 to 06:18, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:12 to 19:20.
What is the timezone of Shihezi?▼
Shihezi uses the Asia/Urumqi timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Shihezi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Shihezi is 21 June 2026, with 15h 32m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Shihezi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Shihezi is 22 December 2026, with 8h 51m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Shihezi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Shihezi swings by 6h 40m.