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Sun Times in Gaizhou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gaizhou?
Sunrise in Gaizhou on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:00 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gaizhou?
Sunset in Gaizhou on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:49 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gaizhou?
Morning golden hour in Gaizhou ends at 5:37 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:12 PM.
How long is the day in Gaizhou?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Gaizhou there are 13 hours and 49 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gaizhou?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gaizhou at 11:55 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Gaizhou?
In Gaizhou, sunset is at 6:49 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:32 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:19 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gaizhou?
Twilight in Gaizhou lasts approximately 103 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 Gaizhou?
The earliest sunrise in Gaizhou in 2026 is at 4:19 AM on June 12 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gaizhou?
The latest sunset in Gaizhou in 2026 is at 7:24 PM on June 21 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gaizhou?
After sunset at 6:49 PM in Gaizhou, civil twilight ends at 7:19 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:32 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gaizhou 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 Gaizhou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gaizhou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 4:48 PM | 9h 36m |
| February | 6:44 AM | 5:25 PM | 10h 41m |
| March | 6:02 AM | 5:56 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 5:12 AM | 6:29 PM | 13h 16m |
| May | 4:34 AM | 6:59 PM | 14h 25m |
| June | 4:19 AM | 7:22 PM | 15h 02m |
| July | 4:32 AM | 7:19 PM | 14h 47m |
| August | 5:00 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 48m |
| September | 5:30 AM | 6:00 PM | 12h 29m |
| October | 6:00 AM | 5:11 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 6:36 AM | 4:33 PM | 9h 58m |
| December | 7:06 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 19m |