Today in Urumqi, China, the sun rises at 8:08 AM and sets at 7:51 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 42m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 80 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Urumqi is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Urumqi
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Urumqi runs from N/A to 8:46 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:13 PM and lasts until 7:51 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Urumqi sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Urumqi falls exactly at 2:00 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -2.55 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Urumqi, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Urumqi?
At Urumqi's latitude of 43.8244074°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 87.58° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Urumqi are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 43.8244074, 87.6139038. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Urumqi (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 Urumqi versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 8:08 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 42m |
| 2025 | 8:09 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 42m |
| 2021 | 8:09 AM | 7:51 PM | 11h 42m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Urumqi today?
In Urumqi, the sun rises at exactly 8:08 AM and sets at 7:51 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 42m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Urumqi today?
Today, morning golden hour in Urumqi runs from N/A to 8:46 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:13 PM and lasts until 7:48 PM.
Why does sunrise in Urumqi shift every day?
At Urumqi's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 87.58° (E). 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 Urumqi at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 2:00 PM when the sun reaches -2.55. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Urumqi, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Urumqi 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 8:09 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 8:09 AM.