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Sun Times in Gaoyan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gaoyan?
Sunrise in Gaoyan on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:09 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gaoyan?
Sunset in Gaoyan on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:30 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gaoyan?
Morning golden hour in Gaoyan ends at 6:42 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:57 PM.
How long is the day in Gaoyan?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Gaoyan there are 13 hours and 21 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gaoyan?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Gaoyan at 12:50 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Gaoyan?
In Gaoyan, sunset is at 7:30 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:59 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:56 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Gaoyan?
Twilight in Gaoyan lasts approximately 88 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 Gaoyan?
The earliest sunrise in Gaoyan in 2026 is at 5:39 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 Gaoyan?
The latest sunset in Gaoyan in 2026 is at 7:55 PM on June 24 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gaoyan?
After sunset at 7:30 PM in Gaoyan, civil twilight ends at 7:56 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:59 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Gaoyan 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 Gaoyan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gaoyan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 17m |
| February | 7:28 AM | 6:31 PM | 11h 04m |
| March | 6:56 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:14 PM | 12h 57m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 47m |
| June | 5:39 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 14m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 03m |
| August | 6:09 AM | 7:29 PM | 13h 20m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 6:48 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 25m |
| November | 7:13 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 32m |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 05m |