Sun Times in Dali
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dali?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Dali (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dali?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Dali (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dali?
Golden hour times for Dali are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Dali?
The day length for Dali is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dali?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Dali is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Dali?
Sunset and dusk times for Dali are displayed above (Asia/Shanghai). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Dali?
Twilight duration in Dali varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Dali?
The earliest sunrise in Dali in 2026 is at 5:26 AM on June 6 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dali?
The latest sunset in Dali in 2026 is at 7:57 PM on June 22 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dali?
After sunset in Dali, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Dali 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 Dali
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dali on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 7:26 AM | 6:22 PM | 10h 56m |
| March | 6:51 AM | 6:47 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:09 AM | 7:12 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:37 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 59m |
| June | 5:26 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 29m |
| July | 5:37 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:00 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:22 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:45 AM | 6:06 PM | 11h 20m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 21m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:30 PM | 9h 50m |