Sun Times in Guangzhou
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Guangzhou?
Sunrise in Guangzhou on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:02 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Guangzhou?
Sunset in Guangzhou on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:00 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Guangzhou?
Morning golden hour in Guangzhou ends at 6:33 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:29 PM.
How long is the day in Guangzhou?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Guangzhou there are 12 hours and 57 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Guangzhou?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Guangzhou at 12:31 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Guangzhou?
In Guangzhou, sunset is at 7:00 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:19 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:23 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Guangzhou?
Twilight in Guangzhou lasts approximately 80 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 Guangzhou?
The earliest sunrise in Guangzhou in 2026 is at 5:40 AM on June 1 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Guangzhou?
The latest sunset in Guangzhou in 2026 is at 7:16 PM on June 24 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Guangzhou?
After sunset at 7:00 PM in Guangzhou, civil twilight ends at 7:23 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:19 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Guangzhou 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 Guangzhou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Guangzhou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:10 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 52m |
| February | 6:59 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 23m |
| March | 6:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:06 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 41m |
| May | 5:45 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 15m |
| June | 5:40 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 33m |
| July | 5:50 AM | 7:15 PM | 13h 26m |
| August | 6:03 AM | 6:59 PM | 12h 56m |
| September | 6:13 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 17m |
| October | 6:23 AM | 6:01 PM | 11h 38m |
| November | 6:40 AM | 5:42 PM | 11h 02m |
| December | 7:00 AM | 5:43 PM | 10h 44m |
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