Sunrise & sunset times in Zhengzhou, China
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:21 and sets at 18:07 in Zhengzhou. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Zhengzhou
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Golden hour in Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Zhengzhou (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Zhengzhou’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:32 | 17:37 | 12:34 | 10h 04m |
| February | 07:11 | 18:07 | 12:39 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:36 | 18:32 | 12:34 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:54 | 18:57 | 12:25 | 13h 02m |
| May | 05:22 | 19:21 | 12:21 | 13h 58m |
| June | 05:11 | 19:40 | 12:25 | 14h 28m |
| July | 05:23 | 19:39 | 12:31 | 14h 16m |
| August | 05:45 | 19:13 | 12:29 | 13h 28m |
| September | 06:08 | 18:32 | 12:20 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:30 | 17:51 | 12:11 | 11h 20m |
| November | 06:58 | 17:20 | 12:09 | 10h 21m |
| December | 07:25 | 17:15 | 12:20 | 9h 50m |
Solar year in Zhengzhou (2026)
Day length in Zhengzhou swings by 4h 40m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Zhengzhou
Longest day in Zhengzhou: 14h 20m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 40m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 32m.
Moon tonight in Zhengzhou
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 Zhengzhou today?▼
The sun rises at 06:21 Asia/Shanghai in Zhengzhou, China today.
What time is sunset in Zhengzhou today?▼
The sun sets at 18:07 Asia/Shanghai in Zhengzhou today.
How long is the day in Zhengzhou today?▼
Daylight in Zhengzhou today lasts 11 hours and 45 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zhengzhou?▼
The morning golden hour in Zhengzhou runs from 05:56 to 06:54, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:33 to 18:32.
What is the timezone of Zhengzhou?▼
Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Zhengzhou is 21 June 2026, with 14h 29m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zhengzhou?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Zhengzhou is 22 December 2026, with 9h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Zhengzhou?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Zhengzhou swings by 4h 40m.