Today in Hangzhou, China, the sun rises at 5:30 AM and sets at 6:37 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 6m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Hangzhou is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hangzhou
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hangzhou runs from N/A to 6:03 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:37 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Hangzhou sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hangzhou falls exactly at 12:03 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -17.90 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hangzhou, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hangzhou?
At Hangzhou's latitude of 30.2489634°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 116.41° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hangzhou are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.2489634, 120.2052342. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hangzhou (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Hangzhou versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 6m |
| 2025 | 5:30 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 5m |
| 2021 | 5:30 AM | 6:36 PM | 13h 5m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hangzhou today?
In Hangzhou, the sun rises at exactly 5:30 AM and sets at 6:37 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 6m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hangzhou today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hangzhou runs from N/A to 6:03 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:34 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hangzhou shift every day?
At Hangzhou's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 116.41° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Hangzhou at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:03 PM when the sun reaches -17.90. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Hangzhou, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Hangzhou changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:30 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:30 AM.