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Sun Times in Daokou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Daokou?
Sunrise in Daokou on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 5:50 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Daokou?
Sunset in Daokou on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:55 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Daokou?
Morning golden hour in Daokou ends at 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:21 PM.
How long is the day in Daokou?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Daokou there are 13 hours and 4 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Daokou?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Daokou at 12:23 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Daokou?
In Daokou, sunset is at 6:55 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:24 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Daokou?
Twilight in Daokou lasts approximately 90 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 Daokou?
The earliest sunrise in Daokou in 2026 is at 5:05 AM on June 10 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Daokou?
The latest sunset in Daokou in 2026 is at 7:41 PM on June 23 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Daokou?
After sunset at 6:55 PM in Daokou, civil twilight ends at 7:21 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:24 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Daokou 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 Daokou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Daokou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:30 AM | 5:31 PM | 10h 01m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 54m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:29 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:49 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 05m |
| May | 5:17 AM | 7:19 PM | 14h 02m |
| June | 5:05 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 33m |
| July | 5:17 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 20m |
| August | 5:40 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 31m |
| September | 6:04 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 6:27 AM | 5:47 PM | 11h 19m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 18m |
| December | 7:23 AM | 5:10 PM | 9h 46m |