Sunrise & sunset times in Yinchuan, China
On Friday 2 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:51 and sets at 18:36 in Yinchuan. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Yinchuan
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Yinchuan 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 Yinchuan when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Yinchuan (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Yinchuan’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:10 | 17:57 | 13:04 | 9h 46m |
| February | 07:46 | 18:32 | 13:08 | 10h 46m |
| March | 07:06 | 19:01 | 13:03 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:19 | 19:31 | 12:54 | 13h 11m |
| May | 05:43 | 19:59 | 12:51 | 14h 15m |
| June | 05:30 | 20:20 | 12:55 | 14h 50m |
| July | 05:42 | 20:18 | 13:00 | 14h 35m |
| August | 06:08 | 19:49 | 12:59 | 13h 40m |
| September | 06:36 | 19:03 | 12:50 | 12h 27m |
| October | 07:03 | 18:17 | 12:40 | 11h 13m |
| November | 07:36 | 17:42 | 12:39 | 10h 06m |
| December | 08:04 | 17:34 | 12:49 | 9h 30m |
Solar year in Yinchuan (2026)
Day length in Yinchuan swings by 5h 22m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Yinchuan
Longest day in Yinchuan: 14h 41m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 19m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 31m.
Moon tonight in Yinchuan
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 Yinchuan today?▼
The sun rises at 06:51 Asia/Shanghai in Yinchuan, China today.
What time is sunset in Yinchuan today?▼
The sun sets at 18:36 Asia/Shanghai in Yinchuan today.
How long is the day in Yinchuan today?▼
Daylight in Yinchuan today lasts 11 hours and 45 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Yinchuan?▼
The morning golden hour in Yinchuan runs from 06:24 to 07:26, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:01 to 19:03.
What is the timezone of Yinchuan?▼
Yinchuan 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 Yinchuan?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Yinchuan is 21 June 2026, with 14h 51m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Yinchuan?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Yinchuan is 22 December 2026, with 9h 29m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Yinchuan?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Yinchuan swings by 5h 22m.