Sunrise & sunset times in Xi’an, China
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:40 and sets at 18:24 in Xi’an. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Xi’an
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Xi’an 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 Xi’an when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Xi’an (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Xi’an’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:50 | 17:57 | 12:53 | 10h 07m |
| February | 07:29 | 18:27 | 12:58 | 10h 57m |
| March | 06:55 | 18:51 | 12:53 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:13 | 19:15 | 12:44 | 13h 01m |
| May | 05:42 | 19:39 | 12:40 | 13h 56m |
| June | 05:31 | 19:57 | 12:44 | 14h 25m |
| July | 05:43 | 19:56 | 12:50 | 14h 13m |
| August | 06:05 | 19:31 | 12:48 | 13h 26m |
| September | 06:27 | 18:51 | 12:39 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:49 | 18:10 | 12:30 | 11h 21m |
| November | 07:16 | 17:40 | 12:28 | 10h 23m |
| December | 07:42 | 17:35 | 12:39 | 9h 53m |
Solar year in Xi’an (2026)
Day length in Xi’an swings by 4h 35m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Xi’an
Longest day in Xi’an: 14h 17m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 43m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 30m.
Moon tonight in Xi’an
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 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 Xi’an today?▼
The sun rises at 06:40 Asia/Shanghai in Xi’an, China today.
What time is sunset in Xi’an today?▼
The sun sets at 18:24 Asia/Shanghai in Xi’an today.
How long is the day in Xi’an today?▼
Daylight in Xi’an today lasts 11 hours and 44 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Xi’an?▼
The morning golden hour in Xi’an runs from 06:15 to 07:14, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:51 to 18:49.
What is the timezone of Xi’an?▼
Xi’an 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 Xi’an?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Xi’an is 21 June 2026, with 14h 27m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Xi’an?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Xi’an is 22 December 2026, with 9h 52m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Xi’an?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Xi’an swings by 4h 35m.