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Sun Times in A Xan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in A Xan?
Sunrise in A Xan on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 5:36 AM (Asia/Vientiane). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in A Xan?
Sunset in A Xan on Thursday, August 20, 2026 is at 6:11 PM (Asia/Vientiane). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in A Xan?
Morning golden hour in A Xan ends at 6:05 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:42 PM.
How long is the day in A Xan?
On Thursday, August 20, 2026 in A Xan there are 12 hours and 35 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in A Xan?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in A Xan at 11:54 AM (Asia/Vientiane). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in A Xan?
In A Xan, sunset is at 6:11 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:26 PM (Asia/Vientiane). Civil twilight ends at 6:34 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in A Xan?
Twilight in A Xan lasts approximately 74 minutes from sunset to full darkness (astronomical dusk). This includes civil twilight, nautical twilight, and astronomical twilight.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in A Xan?
The earliest sunrise in A Xan in 2026 is at 5:18 AM on May 26 (Asia/Vientiane). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in A Xan?
The latest sunset in A Xan in 2026 is at 6:26 PM on June 30 (Asia/Vientiane). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in A Xan?
After sunset at 6:11 PM in A Xan, civil twilight ends at 6:34 PM — about 22 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:26 PM (Asia/Vientiane).
What these times mean
Solar times in A Xan shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in A Xan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in A Xan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:21 AM | 5:38 PM | 11h 17m |
| February | 6:16 AM | 5:53 PM | 11h 38m |
| March | 5:58 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:36 AM | 6:05 PM | 12h 29m |
| May | 5:21 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 52m |
| June | 5:19 AM | 6:23 PM | 13h 04m |
| July | 5:27 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 59m |
| August | 5:35 AM | 6:14 PM | 12h 40m |
| September | 5:39 AM | 5:52 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 5:42 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 47m |
| November | 5:53 AM | 5:17 PM | 11h 24m |
| December | 6:09 AM | 5:21 PM | 11h 12m |