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Sun Times in Hongzhou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Hongzhou?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Hongzhou (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Hongzhou?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Hongzhou (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Hongzhou?
Golden hour times for Hongzhou 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 Hongzhou?
The day length for Hongzhou is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Hongzhou?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Hongzhou is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Hongzhou?
Sunset and dusk times for Hongzhou 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 Hongzhou?
Twilight duration in Hongzhou 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 Hongzhou?
The earliest sunrise in Hongzhou in 2026 is at 5:49 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 Hongzhou?
The latest sunset in Hongzhou in 2026 is at 7:38 PM on June 24 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Hongzhou?
After sunset in Hongzhou, 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 Hongzhou 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 Hongzhou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Hongzhou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 41m |
| February | 7:18 AM | 6:35 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 6:52 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:05 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:56 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 25m |
| June | 5:49 AM | 7:35 PM | 13h 46m |
| July | 5:59 AM | 7:36 PM | 13h 37m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 7:18 PM | 13h 04m |
| September | 6:27 AM | 6:47 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 6:41 AM | 6:14 PM | 11h 34m |
| November | 7:00 AM | 5:53 PM | 10h 53m |
| December | 7:21 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 31m |