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Sun Times in Guancheng
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Guancheng?
Sunrise in Guancheng on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 5:35 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Guancheng?
Sunset in Guancheng on Sunday, August 16, 2026 is at 7:09 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Guancheng?
Morning golden hour in Guancheng ends at 6:10 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:34 PM.
How long is the day in Guancheng?
On Sunday, August 16, 2026 in Guancheng there are 13 hours and 33 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Guancheng?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Guancheng at 12:22 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Guancheng?
In Guancheng, sunset is at 7:09 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:44 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:36 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Guancheng?
Twilight in Guancheng lasts approximately 95 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 Guancheng?
The earliest sunrise in Guancheng in 2026 is at 4:59 AM on June 9 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Guancheng?
The latest sunset in Guancheng in 2026 is at 7:40 PM on June 23 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Guancheng?
After sunset at 7:09 PM in Guancheng, civil twilight ends at 7:36 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:44 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Guancheng 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 Guancheng
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Guancheng on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:29 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 57m |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 52m |
| March | 6:29 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:45 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 07m |
| May | 5:11 AM | 7:17 PM | 14h 06m |
| June | 4:59 AM | 7:37 PM | 14h 38m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 7:36 PM | 14h 25m |
| August | 5:35 AM | 7:09 PM | 13h 34m |
| September | 6:00 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:25 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 18m |
| November | 6:55 AM | 5:09 PM | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:22 AM | 5:03 PM | 9h 41m |