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Sun Times in Xianning
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Xianning?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Xianning (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Xianning?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Xianning (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Xianning?
Golden hour times for Xianning 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 Xianning?
The day length for Xianning is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Xianning?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Xianning is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Xianning?
Sunset and dusk times for Xianning 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 Xianning?
Twilight duration in Xianning 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 Xianning?
The earliest sunrise in Xianning in 2026 is at 5:21 AM on June 4 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Xianning?
The latest sunset in Xianning in 2026 is at 7:27 PM on June 24 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Xianning?
After sunset in Xianning, 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 Xianning 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 Xianning
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Xianning on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:45 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 7:02 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:30 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 5:56 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 5:29 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 5:21 AM | 7:24 PM | 14h 03m |
| July | 5:32 AM | 7:25 PM | 13h 53m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 6:07 AM | 6:28 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 5:27 PM | 10h 40m |
| December | 7:10 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 15m |