Today in Liaoning, China, the sun rises at 4:22 AM and sets at 7:24 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 1m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Liaoning is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Liaoning
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Liaoning runs from N/A to 5:04 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:43 PM and lasts until 7:24 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Liaoning sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Liaoning falls exactly at 11:53 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -6.40 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Liaoning, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Liaoning?
At Liaoning's latitude of 41.2374106°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 487.78° (SE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Liaoning are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 41.2374106, 122.9955469. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Liaoning (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 Liaoning versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 4:22 AM | 7:24 PM | 15h 1m |
| 2025 | 4:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 15h 1m |
| 2021 | 4:23 AM | 7:24 PM | 15h 1m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Liaoning today?
In Liaoning, the sun rises at exactly 4:22 AM and sets at 7:24 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 1m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Liaoning today?
Today, morning golden hour in Liaoning runs from N/A to 5:04 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:43 PM and lasts until 7:21 PM.
Why does sunrise in Liaoning shift every day?
At Liaoning's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 487.78° (SE). 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 Liaoning at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:53 AM when the sun reaches -6.40. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Liaoning, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Liaoning 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 4:23 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 4:23 AM.