Sunrise & sunset times in Yan’an, China
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:34 and sets at 20:01 in Yan’an. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Yan’an
Twilight▼
Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Yan’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 Yan’an when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Yan’an (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Yan’an’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:53 | 17:49 | 12:51 | 9h 56m |
| February | 07:30 | 18:22 | 12:56 | 10h 51m |
| March | 06:53 | 18:49 | 12:50 | 11h 55m |
| April | 06:08 | 19:15 | 12:42 | 13h 07m |
| May | 05:35 | 19:41 | 12:38 | 14h 06m |
| June | 05:23 | 20:01 | 12:42 | 14h 38m |
| July | 05:35 | 20:00 | 12:48 | 14h 25m |
| August | 05:59 | 19:33 | 12:46 | 13h 34m |
| September | 06:24 | 18:50 | 12:37 | 12h 26m |
| October | 06:48 | 18:06 | 12:27 | 11h 17m |
| November | 07:19 | 17:33 | 12:26 | 10h 14m |
| December | 07:46 | 17:27 | 12:37 | 9h 40m |
Solar year in Yan’an (2026)
Day length in Yan’an swings by 5h 00m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Yan’an
Longest day in Yan’an: 14h 30m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 30m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 17m.
Moon tonight in Yan’an
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Yan’an today?▼
The sun rises at 05:34 Asia/Shanghai in Yan’an, China today.
What time is sunset in Yan’an today?▼
The sun sets at 20:01 Asia/Shanghai in Yan’an today.
How long is the day in Yan’an today?▼
Daylight in Yan’an today lasts 14 hours and 26 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Yan’an?▼
The morning golden hour in Yan’an runs from 05:04 to 06:12, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:23 to 20:30.
What is the timezone of Yan’an?▼
Yan’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 Yan’an?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Yan’an is 21 June 2026, with 14h 40m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Yan’an?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Yan’an is 22 December 2026, with 9h 40m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Yan’an?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Yan’an swings by 5h 00m.