Sunrise & sunset times in Ürümqi, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 04:26 and sets at 19:53 in Ürümqi. All times are shown in the Asia/Urumqi timezone.
Today in Ürümqi
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Golden hour in Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ürümqi (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ürümqi’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:40 | 16:57 | 12:18 | 9h 16m |
| February | 07:08 | 17:39 | 12:23 | 10h 30m |
| March | 06:22 | 18:15 | 12:18 | 11h 52m |
| April | 05:27 | 18:52 | 12:09 | 13h 25m |
| May | 04:44 | 19:27 | 12:05 | 14h 43m |
| June | 04:26 | 19:53 | 12:10 | 15h 26m |
| July | 04:41 | 19:49 | 12:15 | 15h 08m |
| August | 05:13 | 19:14 | 12:14 | 14h 00m |
| September | 05:48 | 18:20 | 12:04 | 12h 32m |
| October | 06:23 | 17:26 | 11:55 | 11h 03m |
| November | 07:03 | 16:44 | 11:54 | 9h 40m |
| December | 07:36 | 16:32 | 12:04 | 8h 56m |
Solar year in Ürümqi (2026)
Day length in Ürümqi swings by 6h 33m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ürümqi
Longest day in Ürümqi: 15h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 15h 16m.
Moon tonight in Ürümqi
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 Ürümqi today?▼
The sun rises at 04:26 Asia/Urumqi in Ürümqi, China today.
What time is sunset in Ürümqi today?▼
The sun sets at 19:53 Asia/Urumqi in Ürümqi today.
How long is the day in Ürümqi today?▼
Daylight in Ürümqi today lasts 15 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ürümqi?▼
The morning golden hour in Ürümqi runs from 03:50 to 05:10, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:09 to 20:29.
What is the timezone of Ürümqi?▼
Ürümqi 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 Ürümqi?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ürümqi is 21 June 2026, with 15h 28m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ürümqi?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ürümqi is 22 December 2026, with 8h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ürümqi?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ürümqi swings by 6h 33m.