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Sun Times in Dongshan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Dongshan?
Sunrise in Dongshan on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:28 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Dongshan?
Sunset in Dongshan on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:50 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Dongshan?
Morning golden hour in Dongshan ends at 6:01 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:16 PM.
How long is the day in Dongshan?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Dongshan there are 13 hours and 21 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Dongshan?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Dongshan at 12:09 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Dongshan?
In Dongshan, sunset is at 6:50 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:18 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:15 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Dongshan?
Twilight in Dongshan lasts approximately 89 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 Dongshan?
The earliest sunrise in Dongshan in 2026 is at 4:58 AM on June 4 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Dongshan?
The latest sunset in Dongshan in 2026 is at 7:14 PM on June 23 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Dongshan?
After sunset at 6:50 PM in Dongshan, civil twilight ends at 7:15 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:18 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Dongshan 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 Dongshan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Dongshan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:05 AM | 5:22 PM | 10h 17m |
| February | 6:47 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:12 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 5:36 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 5:07 AM | 6:54 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 4:58 AM | 7:12 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:09 AM | 7:11 PM | 14h 03m |
| August | 5:29 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 5:48 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:07 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 6:32 AM | 5:05 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 6:57 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 05m |