Sunrise and Sunset times in Golmud, China 
Today:
 Sunrise: 05:42:44
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 Sunset: 17:52:40
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Day Length: 12h 9m 56s
Time zone: Asia/Urumqi, UTC +6 h.
Latitude: 36.4166, Longitude: 94.8833
Golmud
Qinghai, China 
107 092 people
| Date | Sunrise | Solar Noon | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-Mar-01, Sunday | 06:11:02 | 11:52:49 | 17:34:36 | 11h 23m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-02, Monday | 06:09:42 | 11:52:37 | 17:35:32 | 11h 25m 50s |
| 2026-Mar-03, Tuesday | 06:08:21 | 11:52:25 | 17:36:29 | 11h 28m 8s |
| 2026-Mar-04, Wednesday | 06:06:59 | 11:52:12 | 17:37:25 | 11h 30m 26s |
| 2026-Mar-05, Thursday | 06:05:37 | 11:51:59 | 17:38:21 | 11h 32m 44s |
| 2026-Mar-06, Friday | 06:04:14 | 11:51:45 | 17:39:16 | 11h 35m 2s |
| 2026-Mar-07, Saturday | 06:02:51 | 11:51:31 | 17:40:11 | 11h 37m 20s |
| 2026-Mar-08, Sunday | 06:01:27 | 11:51:17 | 17:41:06 | 11h 39m 39s |
| 2026-Mar-09, Monday | 06:00:02 | 11:51:02 | 17:42:01 | 11h 41m 59s |
| 2026-Mar-10, Tuesday | 05:58:38 | 11:50:47 | 17:42:56 | 11h 44m 18s |
| 2026-Mar-11, Wednesday | 05:57:12 | 11:50:31 | 17:43:50 | 11h 46m 38s |
| 2026-Mar-12, Thursday | 05:55:47 | 11:50:15 | 17:44:44 | 11h 48m 57s |
| 2026-Mar-13, Friday | 05:54:21 | 11:49:59 | 17:45:37 | 11h 51m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-14, Saturday | 05:52:54 | 11:49:43 | 17:46:31 | 11h 53m 37s |
| 2026-Mar-15, Sunday | 05:51:28 | 11:49:26 | 17:47:24 | 11h 55m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-16, Monday | 05:50:01 | 11:49:09 | 17:48:17 | 11h 58m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-17, Tuesday | 05:48:34 | 11:48:52 | 17:49:10 | 12h 0m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-18, Wednesday | 05:47:07 | 11:48:35 | 17:50:03 | 12h 2m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-19, Thursday | 05:45:39 | 11:48:17 | 17:50:55 | 12h 5m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-20, Friday | 05:44:12 | 11:48:00 | 17:51:47 | 12h 7m 35s |
| 2026-Mar-21, Saturday | 05:42:44 | 11:47:42 | 17:52:40 | 12h 9m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-22, Sunday | 05:41:16 | 11:47:24 | 17:53:32 | 12h 12m 16s |
| 2026-Mar-23, Monday | 05:39:48 | 11:47:06 | 17:54:24 | 12h 14m 36s |
| 2026-Mar-24, Tuesday | 05:38:20 | 11:46:48 | 17:55:16 | 12h 16m 56s |
| 2026-Mar-25, Wednesday | 05:36:52 | 11:46:30 | 17:56:07 | 12h 19m 15s |
| 2026-Mar-26, Thursday | 05:35:25 | 11:46:12 | 17:56:59 | 12h 21m 34s |
| 2026-Mar-27, Friday | 05:33:57 | 11:45:54 | 17:57:50 | 12h 23m 53s |
| 2026-Mar-28, Saturday | 05:32:29 | 11:45:36 | 17:58:42 | 12h 26m 13s |
| 2026-Mar-29, Sunday | 05:31:02 | 11:45:17 | 17:59:33 | 12h 28m 31s |
| 2026-Mar-30, Monday | 05:29:34 | 11:44:59 | 18:00:25 | 12h 30m 51s |
| 2026-Mar-31, Tuesday | 05:28:07 | 11:44:41 | 18:01:16 | 12h 33m 9s |
Day length in Golmud during the year on the chart:
Golmud on China map:
Locations in the same time zone Asia/Urumqi
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*Calculation of distances from capital to capital
Daylight Hours FAQ: 10 Most Googled Questions Answered
Daylight hours refer to the period between sunrise and sunset. This duration changes throughout the year based on season and geographic location.
Earth's 23.5° axial tilt causes uneven sunlight distribution. Your hemisphere receives less direct sunlight in winter (shorter days) and more in summer (longer days).
Northern Hemisphere: June 20-22 (summer solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: December 21-23.
Near polar circles, the sun doesn't set for 24 hours.
Northern Hemisphere: December 21-22 (winter solstice).
Southern Hemisphere: June 20-21.
The closer to poles, the more extreme variations:
- Equator: ~12-hour days year-round
- Polar regions: Midnight sun/polar nights occur
Miami's lower latitude means:
- Winter days are longer than NY's
- Summer days are slightly shorter
During equinoxes:
- Spring: March 20-21
- Fall: September 22-23
Most rapid change near equinoxes: 2-4 minutes daily.
Slowest change near solstices: <1 minute daily.
Reliable tools:
- Timeanddate.com
- SunCalc.org
- Photographer's Ephemeris app
Yes. Reduced winter sunlight may cause:
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Vitamin D deficiency
Solution: Light therapy lamps & midday walks