Today in Lanzhou, China, the sun rises at 7:02 AM and sets at 6:50 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 48m of daylight. That is 2 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 80 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Lanzhou is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Lanzhou
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Lanzhou runs from N/A to 7:36 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:16 PM and lasts until 6:50 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Lanzhou sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Lanzhou falls exactly at 12:56 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -15.10 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Lanzhou, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Lanzhou?
At Lanzhou's latitude of 36.285862°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 96.86° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Lanzhou are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.285862, 103.632326. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Lanzhou (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 Lanzhou versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:02 AM | 6:50 PM | 11h 48m |
| 2025 | 7:02 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 47m |
| 2021 | 7:02 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 47m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Lanzhou today?
In Lanzhou, the sun rises at exactly 7:02 AM and sets at 6:50 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 48m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Lanzhou today?
Today, morning golden hour in Lanzhou runs from N/A to 7:36 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:16 PM and lasts until 6:47 PM.
Why does sunrise in Lanzhou shift every day?
At Lanzhou's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 96.86° (E). 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 Lanzhou at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:56 PM when the sun reaches -15.10. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Lanzhou, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Lanzhou 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 7:02 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:02 AM.