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Sun Times in Guanzhou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Guanzhou?
Sunrise in Guanzhou on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 6:22 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Guanzhou?
Sunset in Guanzhou on Thursday, September 3, 2026 is at 7:03 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Guanzhou?
Morning golden hour in Guanzhou ends at 6:54 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:32 PM.
How long is the day in Guanzhou?
On Thursday, September 3, 2026 in Guanzhou there are 12 hours and 40 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Guanzhou?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Guanzhou at 12:43 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Guanzhou?
In Guanzhou, sunset is at 7:03 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:23 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:27 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Guanzhou?
Twilight in Guanzhou 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 Guanzhou?
The earliest sunrise in Guanzhou in 2026 is at 5:45 AM on June 10 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Guanzhou?
The latest sunset in Guanzhou in 2026 is at 7:45 PM on June 26 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Guanzhou?
After sunset at 7:03 PM in Guanzhou, civil twilight ends at 7:27 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:23 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Guanzhou 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 Guanzhou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Guanzhou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:37 AM | 6:09 PM | 10h 32m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 12m |
| March | 6:54 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:09 PM | 12h 50m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 33m |
| June | 5:46 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 56m |
| July | 5:56 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 47m |
| August | 6:13 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 10m |
| September | 6:28 AM | 6:49 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 30m |
| November | 7:05 AM | 5:50 PM | 10h 45m |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 21m |