Sunrise & sunset times in Xiangtan, China
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:07 and sets at 18:48 in Xiangtan. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Xiangtan
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Golden hour in Xiangtan 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 Xiangtan when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Xiangtan (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Xiangtan’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:20 | 17:54 | 12:37 | 10h 34m |
| February | 07:06 | 18:19 | 12:42 | 11h 13m |
| March | 06:38 | 18:36 | 12:37 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:04 | 18:53 | 12:28 | 12h 49m |
| May | 05:39 | 19:10 | 12:24 | 13h 31m |
| June | 05:31 | 19:25 | 12:28 | 13h 53m |
| July | 05:42 | 19:26 | 12:34 | 13h 44m |
| August | 05:58 | 19:07 | 12:32 | 13h 08m |
| September | 06:13 | 18:33 | 12:23 | 12h 20m |
| October | 06:28 | 17:59 | 12:14 | 11h 31m |
| November | 06:49 | 17:36 | 12:12 | 10h 46m |
| December | 07:11 | 17:35 | 12:23 | 10h 23m |
Solar year in Xiangtan (2026)
Day length in Xiangtan swings by 3h 32m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Xiangtan
Longest day in Xiangtan: 13h 46m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 14m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 31m.
Moon tonight in Xiangtan
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 Xiangtan today?▼
The sun rises at 06:07 Asia/Shanghai in Xiangtan, China today.
What time is sunset in Xiangtan today?▼
The sun sets at 18:48 Asia/Shanghai in Xiangtan today.
How long is the day in Xiangtan today?▼
Daylight in Xiangtan today lasts 12 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Xiangtan?▼
The morning golden hour in Xiangtan runs from 05:43 to 06:38, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:17 to 19:12.
What is the timezone of Xiangtan?▼
Xiangtan 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 Xiangtan?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Xiangtan is 21 June 2026, with 13h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Xiangtan?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Xiangtan is 22 December 2026, with 10h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Xiangtan?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Xiangtan swings by 3h 32m.