Today in Shaanxi, China, the sun rises at 5:34 AM and sets at 8:02 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 28m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Shaanxi is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Shaanxi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Shaanxi runs from N/A to 6:12 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:25 PM and lasts until 8:02 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Shaanxi sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Shaanxi falls exactly at 12:48 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -0.49 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Shaanxi, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Shaanxi?
At Shaanxi's latitude of 35.5895959°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 478.60° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Shaanxi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 35.5895959, 109.3013107. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Shaanxi (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 Shaanxi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:34 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 28m |
| 2025 | 5:34 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 28m |
| 2021 | 5:34 AM | 8:02 PM | 14h 27m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Shaanxi today?
In Shaanxi, the sun rises at exactly 5:34 AM and sets at 8:02 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 28m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Shaanxi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Shaanxi runs from N/A to 6:12 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:25 PM and lasts until 7:59 PM.
Why does sunrise in Shaanxi shift every day?
At Shaanxi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 478.60° (ESE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Shaanxi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:48 PM when the sun reaches -0.49. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Shaanxi, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Shaanxi 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 5:34 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:34 AM.