Sunrise & sunset times in Zhangye, China
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:47 and sets at 19:47 in Zhangye. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Zhangye
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Golden hour in Zhangye 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 Zhangye when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Zhangye (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Zhangye’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:35 | 18:19 | 13:27 | 9h 44m |
| February | 08:09 | 18:55 | 13:32 | 10h 45m |
| March | 07:30 | 19:24 | 13:27 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:42 | 19:54 | 13:18 | 13h 12m |
| May | 06:05 | 20:23 | 13:14 | 14h 17m |
| June | 05:52 | 20:45 | 13:18 | 14h 53m |
| July | 06:04 | 20:43 | 13:24 | 14h 38m |
| August | 06:31 | 20:13 | 13:22 | 13h 42m |
| September | 06:59 | 19:27 | 13:13 | 12h 27m |
| October | 07:27 | 18:40 | 13:04 | 11h 12m |
| November | 08:00 | 18:04 | 13:02 | 10h 04m |
| December | 08:29 | 17:56 | 13:13 | 9h 27m |
Solar year in Zhangye (2026)
Day length in Zhangye swings by 5h 28m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Zhangye
Longest day in Zhangye: 14h 44m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 16m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 12h 48m.
Moon tonight in Zhangye
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 Zhangye today?▼
The sun rises at 06:47 Asia/Shanghai in Zhangye, China today.
What time is sunset in Zhangye today?▼
The sun sets at 19:47 Asia/Shanghai in Zhangye today.
How long is the day in Zhangye today?▼
Daylight in Zhangye today lasts 13 hours and 0 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zhangye?▼
The morning golden hour in Zhangye runs from 06:20 to 07:23, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:12 to 20:14.
What is the timezone of Zhangye?▼
Zhangye 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 Zhangye?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Zhangye is 21 June 2026, with 14h 54m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zhangye?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Zhangye is 22 December 2026, with 9h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Zhangye?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Zhangye swings by 5h 28m.