Sunrise & sunset times in Xiamen, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:18 and sets at 18:57 in Xiamen. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Xiamen
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Golden hour in Xiamen 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 Xiamen when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Xiamen (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Xiamen’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:53 | 17:40 | 12:16 | 10h 47m |
| February | 06:41 | 18:02 | 12:21 | 11h 20m |
| March | 06:17 | 18:16 | 12:16 | 11h 59m |
| April | 05:46 | 18:29 | 12:07 | 12h 43m |
| May | 05:24 | 18:43 | 12:04 | 13h 19m |
| June | 05:18 | 18:57 | 12:08 | 13h 38m |
| July | 05:28 | 18:58 | 12:13 | 13h 30m |
| August | 05:42 | 18:41 | 12:12 | 12h 59m |
| September | 05:53 | 18:11 | 12:03 | 12h 18m |
| October | 06:05 | 17:41 | 11:53 | 11h 36m |
| November | 06:23 | 17:21 | 11:52 | 10h 57m |
| December | 06:43 | 17:21 | 12:02 | 10h 38m |
Solar year in Xiamen (2026)
Day length in Xiamen swings by 3h 02m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Xiamen
Longest day in Xiamen: 13h 31m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 29m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 31m.
Moon tonight in Xiamen
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 Xiamen today?▼
The sun rises at 05:18 Asia/Shanghai in Xiamen, China today.
What time is sunset in Xiamen today?▼
The sun sets at 18:57 Asia/Shanghai in Xiamen today.
How long is the day in Xiamen today?▼
Daylight in Xiamen today lasts 13 hours and 38 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Xiamen?▼
The morning golden hour in Xiamen runs from 04:53 to 05:51, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:24 to 19:23.
What is the timezone of Xiamen?▼
Xiamen 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 Xiamen?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Xiamen is 21 June 2026, with 13h 39m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Xiamen?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Xiamen is 22 December 2026, with 10h 37m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Xiamen?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Xiamen swings by 3h 02m.