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Sun Times in Xi Xian
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Xi Xian?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Xi Xian (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Xi Xian?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Xi Xian (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Xi Xian?
Golden hour times for Xi Xian are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Xi Xian?
The day length for Xi Xian is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Xi Xian?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Xi Xian is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Xi Xian?
Sunset and dusk times for Xi Xian are displayed above (Asia/Shanghai). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Xi Xian?
Twilight duration in Xi Xian varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Xi Xian?
The earliest sunrise in Xi Xian in 2026 is at 5:13 AM on June 6 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Xi Xian?
The latest sunset in Xi Xian in 2026 is at 7:32 PM on June 28 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Xi Xian?
After sunset in Xi Xian, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Xi Xian shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Xi Xian
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Xi Xian on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:22 AM | 5:38 PM | 10h 16m |
| February | 7:04 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 03m |
| March | 6:31 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:52 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 58m |
| May | 5:23 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 49m |
| June | 5:13 AM | 7:29 PM | 14h 16m |
| July | 5:24 AM | 7:29 PM | 14h 05m |
| August | 5:44 AM | 7:05 PM | 13h 21m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 5:48 PM | 11h 24m |
| November | 6:49 AM | 5:20 PM | 10h 31m |
| December | 7:14 AM | 5:17 PM | 10h 03m |