Today in Heilongjiang, China, the sun rises at 4:32 AM and sets at 6:32 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 59m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 121 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Heilongjiang is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Heilongjiang
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Heilongjiang runs from N/A to 5:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:32 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. At its temperate latitude, Heilongjiang experiences strong seasonal contrast. Today's 13h 59m of daylight differs significantly from its winter minimum.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Heilongjiang falls exactly at 11:32 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -14.08 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Heilongjiang, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Heilongjiang?
At Heilongjiang's latitude of 48.0000047°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 126.48° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Heilongjiang are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 48.0000047, 127.999992. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Heilongjiang (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 Heilongjiang versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:32 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 59m |
| 2025 | 4:33 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 58m |
| 2021 | 4:33 AM | 6:31 PM | 13h 58m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Heilongjiang today?
In Heilongjiang, the sun rises at exactly 4:32 AM and sets at 6:32 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 59m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Heilongjiang today?
Today, morning golden hour in Heilongjiang runs from N/A to 5:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:49 PM and lasts until 6:28 PM.
Why does sunrise in Heilongjiang shift every day?
At Heilongjiang's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 126.48° (SE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Heilongjiang at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:32 AM when the sun reaches -14.08. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Heilongjiang, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Heilongjiang 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 4:33 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:33 AM.