Sunrise & sunset times in Zhoukou, China
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:21 and sets at 19:32 in Zhoukou. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Zhoukou
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Golden hour in Zhoukou 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 Zhoukou when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Zhoukou (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Zhoukou’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:25 | 17:35 | 12:30 | 10h 09m |
| February | 07:06 | 18:05 | 12:35 | 10h 59m |
| March | 06:32 | 18:28 | 12:30 | 11h 56m |
| April | 05:51 | 18:52 | 12:21 | 13h 00m |
| May | 05:21 | 19:14 | 12:17 | 13h 53m |
| June | 05:10 | 19:33 | 12:21 | 14h 22m |
| July | 05:21 | 19:32 | 12:27 | 14h 10m |
| August | 05:43 | 19:08 | 12:26 | 13h 24m |
| September | 06:04 | 18:28 | 12:16 | 12h 23m |
| October | 06:25 | 17:48 | 12:07 | 11h 22m |
| November | 06:52 | 17:18 | 12:06 | 10h 26m |
| December | 07:18 | 17:14 | 12:16 | 9h 56m |
Solar year in Zhoukou (2026)
Day length in Zhoukou swings by 4h 28m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Zhoukou
Longest day in Zhoukou: 14h 14m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 46m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 3m.
Moon tonight in Zhoukou
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 Zhoukou today?▼
The sun rises at 05:21 Asia/Shanghai in Zhoukou, China today.
What time is sunset in Zhoukou today?▼
The sun sets at 19:32 Asia/Shanghai in Zhoukou today.
How long is the day in Zhoukou today?▼
Daylight in Zhoukou today lasts 14 hours and 11 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zhoukou?▼
The morning golden hour in Zhoukou runs from 04:52 to 05:57, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:56 to 20:01.
What is the timezone of Zhoukou?▼
Zhoukou 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 Zhoukou?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Zhoukou is 21 June 2026, with 14h 23m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zhoukou?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Zhoukou is 22 December 2026, with 9h 55m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Zhoukou?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Zhoukou swings by 4h 28m.