Sunrise & sunset times in Xichang, China
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:49 and sets at 19:31 in Xichang. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Xichang
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Golden hour in Xichang 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 Xichang when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Xichang (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Xichang’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:03 | 18:37 | 13:20 | 10h 34m |
| February | 07:48 | 19:01 | 13:25 | 11h 13m |
| March | 07:20 | 19:19 | 13:19 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:46 | 19:35 | 13:11 | 12h 49m |
| May | 06:21 | 19:53 | 13:07 | 13h 31m |
| June | 06:14 | 20:08 | 13:11 | 13h 53m |
| July | 06:24 | 20:09 | 13:16 | 13h 44m |
| August | 06:41 | 19:49 | 13:15 | 13h 08m |
| September | 06:55 | 19:16 | 13:06 | 12h 20m |
| October | 07:11 | 18:42 | 12:56 | 11h 31m |
| November | 07:32 | 18:18 | 12:55 | 10h 46m |
| December | 07:54 | 18:17 | 13:05 | 10h 23m |
Solar year in Xichang (2026)
Day length in Xichang swings by 3h 32m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Xichang
Longest day in Xichang: 13h 46m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 14m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 31m.
Moon tonight in Xichang
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 Xichang today?▼
The sun rises at 06:49 Asia/Shanghai in Xichang, China today.
What time is sunset in Xichang today?▼
The sun sets at 19:31 Asia/Shanghai in Xichang today.
How long is the day in Xichang today?▼
Daylight in Xichang today lasts 12 hours and 41 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Xichang?▼
The morning golden hour in Xichang runs from 06:26 to 07:21, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:59 to 19:54.
What is the timezone of Xichang?▼
Xichang 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 Xichang?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Xichang is 21 June 2026, with 13h 55m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Xichang?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Xichang is 22 December 2026, with 10h 23m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Xichang?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Xichang swings by 3h 32m.