Sunrise & sunset times in Xining, China
On Friday 12 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 20:31 in Xining. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Xining
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Golden hour in Xining 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 Xining when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Xining (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Xining’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:24 | 18:20 | 13:22 | 9h 55m |
| February | 08:01 | 18:53 | 13:27 | 10h 51m |
| March | 07:24 | 19:19 | 13:21 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:39 | 19:46 | 13:13 | 13h 07m |
| May | 06:06 | 20:12 | 13:09 | 14h 06m |
| June | 05:53 | 20:32 | 13:13 | 14h 39m |
| July | 06:05 | 20:31 | 13:18 | 14h 25m |
| August | 06:30 | 20:04 | 13:17 | 13h 34m |
| September | 06:54 | 19:21 | 13:08 | 12h 26m |
| October | 07:19 | 18:37 | 12:58 | 11h 17m |
| November | 07:50 | 18:04 | 12:57 | 10h 14m |
| December | 08:17 | 17:58 | 13:07 | 9h 40m |
Solar year in Xining (2026)
Day length in Xining swings by 5h 01m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Xining
Longest day in Xining: 14h 30m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 30m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 28m.
Moon tonight in Xining
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 15 June 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 Xining today?▼
The sun rises at 05:53 Asia/Shanghai in Xining, China today.
What time is sunset in Xining today?▼
The sun sets at 20:31 Asia/Shanghai in Xining today.
How long is the day in Xining today?▼
Daylight in Xining today lasts 14 hours and 37 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Xining?▼
The morning golden hour in Xining runs from 05:23 to 06:32, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:53 to 21:02.
What is the timezone of Xining?▼
Xining 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 Xining?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Xining is 21 June 2026, with 14h 40m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Xining?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Xining is 22 December 2026, with 9h 39m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Xining?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Xining swings by 5h 01m.