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Sun Times in Dacheng
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dacheng?
Sunrise in Dacheng on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dacheng?
Sunset in Dacheng on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:11 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dacheng?
Morning golden hour in Dacheng ends at 6:52 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:41 PM.
How long is the day in Dacheng?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Dacheng there are 12 hours and 48 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dacheng?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Dacheng at 12:47 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Dacheng?
In Dacheng, sunset is at 7:11 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:28 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:34 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Dacheng?
Twilight in Dacheng lasts approximately 77 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 Dacheng?
The earliest sunrise in Dacheng in 2026 is at 6:03 AM on May 28 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dacheng?
The latest sunset in Dacheng in 2026 is at 7:25 PM on July 2 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dacheng?
After sunset at 7:11 PM in Dacheng, civil twilight ends at 7:34 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:28 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Dacheng 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 Dacheng
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dacheng on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 05m |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 31m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:52 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 35m |
| May | 6:07 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 03m |
| June | 6:03 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 18m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 12m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 48m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:45 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 43m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 13m |
| December | 7:08 AM | 6:06 PM | 10h 58m |