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What time is sunrise and sunset in Xi’an?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in Xi’an, Shaanxi. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:06 AM
108° ESEDawn 6:40 AM

Sunrise in Xi’an was at 7:06:33 AM GMT+8 (7h 15m ago).

Sunset
5:48 PM
252° WSWDusk 6:14 PM

Sunset in Xi’an will be at 5:48:45 PM GMT+8 (in 3h 28m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 5:13 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Xi’an
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour6:50 – 7:41 AM5:13 – 6:04 PM
Blue hour6:40 – 6:50 AM6:04 – 6:14 PM
Daylight
10h 42m
−1m 49s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 27m
Solar noon
12:27 PM
Sun altitude
33.5°
Sun direction
213° SSW
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:07 AM
108° ESEDawn 6:41 AM

Sunrise in Xi’an will be at 7:07:28 AM GMT+8 (in 16h 46m).

Sunset
5:47 PM
251° WSWDusk 6:13 PM

Sunset in Xi’an will be at 5:47:53 PM GMT+8 (in 27h 27m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Xi’an

Waning Crescent
26% illuminated
Moonrise
1:55 AM
Moonset
2:58 PM

Calendar

China Standard Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:03 AM5:51 PM10h 47m
2 Mon7:04 AM5:50 PM10h 45m
3 Tue7:05 AM5:49 PM10h 44m
4 Wed7:06 AM5:48 PM10h 42m
Wednesday, November 4
10h 42m 13s of daylight·−1m 49s vs. yesterday·twilight 6:40 AM – 6:14 PM
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Time
2:21 PM
Altitude
33.6°
Heading
213° SSW
Light
Daylight

2:21 PM, Daylight, altitude 33.6 degrees

5 Thu7:07 AM5:47 PM10h 40m
6 Fri7:08 AM5:47 PM10h 38m
7 Sat7:09 AM5:46 PM10h 36m
8 Sun7:10 AM5:45 PM10h 35m
9 Mon7:11 AM5:44 PM10h 33m
10 Tue7:12 AM5:43 PM10h 31m
11 Wed7:13 AM5:43 PM10h 30m
12 Thu7:14 AM5:42 PM10h 28m
13 Fri7:14 AM5:41 PM10h 26m
14 Sat7:15 AM5:41 PM10h 25m
15 Sun7:16 AM5:40 PM10h 23m
16 Mon7:17 AM5:39 PM10h 22m
17 Tue7:18 AM5:39 PM10h 20m
18 Wed7:19 AM5:38 PM10h 19m
19 Thu7:20 AM5:38 PM10h 17m
20 Fri7:21 AM5:37 PM10h 16m
21 Sat7:22 AM5:37 PM10h 14m
22 Sun7:23 AM5:36 PM10h 13m
23 Mon7:24 AM5:36 PM10h 12m
24 Tue7:25 AM5:36 PM10h 10m
25 Wed7:26 AM5:35 PM10h 09m
26 Thu7:27 AM5:35 PM10h 08m
27 Fri7:28 AM5:35 PM10h 07m
28 Sat7:29 AM5:34 PM10h 05m
29 Sun7:29 AM5:34 PM10h 04m
30 Mon7:30 AM5:34 PM10h 03m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Xi’an, China

What time does the sun rise in Xi’an today?
Sunrise in Xi’an today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 7:06 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Xi’an today?
Sunset today is at 5:48 PM, after 10h 42m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Xi’an tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 6:14 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 7:13 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Xi’an, China?
The longest day of 2026 in Xi’an is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 14h 26m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Xi’an, China?
The shortest day of 2026 in Xi’an, Shaanxi is Tuesday, December 22, 2026, the winter solstice, with 9h 51m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Xi’an get in summer than in winter?
Xi’an gets 4h 34m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (14h 26m against 9h 51m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 10m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Xi’an?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Xi’an is on Friday, June 12, 2026, when the sun comes up at 5:31 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Xi’an?
The latest sunset is on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Xi’an?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, with the sun down by 5:34 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Xi’an?
The latest sunrise is on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:51 AM.
Does Xi’an observe daylight saving time?
No. Xi’an stays on China Standard Time (UTC+8) all year, so sunrise and sunset times shift only with the seasons.

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