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Sun Times in Gulou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Gulou?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Gulou (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Gulou?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Gulou (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Gulou?
Golden hour times for Gulou are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Gulou?
The day length for Gulou is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Gulou?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Gulou is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Gulou?
Sunset and dusk times for Gulou are displayed above (Asia/Shanghai). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Gulou?
Twilight duration in Gulou varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Gulou?
The earliest sunrise in Gulou in 2026 is at 5:53 AM on June 3 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Gulou?
The latest sunset in Gulou in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 22 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Gulou?
After sunset in Gulou, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Gulou 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 Gulou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Gulou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:52 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 25m |
| February | 7:35 AM | 6:43 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 7:05 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:22 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:01 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 40m |
| June | 5:53 AM | 7:58 PM | 14h 05m |
| July | 6:03 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 55m |
| August | 6:22 AM | 7:37 PM | 13h 15m |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:01 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 6:57 AM | 6:24 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 7:20 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 5:56 PM | 10h 13m |