Today in Xi'an, China, the sun rises at 5:40 AM and sets at 8:00 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 20m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 166 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Xi'an is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Xi'an
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Xi'an runs from N/A to 6:16 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:23 PM and lasts until 8:00 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Xi'an sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Xi'an falls exactly at 12:50 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -0.90 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Xi'an, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Xi'an?
At Xi'an's latitude of 34.261004°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 478.27° (ESE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Xi'an are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 34.261004, 108.9423363. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Xi'an (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 Xi'an versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:40 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 20m |
| 2025 | 5:40 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 20m |
| 2021 | 5:40 AM | 8:00 PM | 14h 20m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Xi'an today?
In Xi'an, the sun rises at exactly 5:40 AM and sets at 8:00 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 20m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Xi'an today?
Today, morning golden hour in Xi'an runs from N/A to 6:16 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:23 PM and lasts until 7:57 PM.
Why does sunrise in Xi'an shift every day?
At Xi'an's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 478.27° (ESE). 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 Xi'an at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:50 PM when the sun reaches -0.90. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Xi'an, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Xi'an 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 5:40 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:40 AM.