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Sun Times in Jiachuan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Jiachuan?
Sunrise in Jiachuan on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:15 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Jiachuan?
Sunset in Jiachuan on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:45 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Jiachuan?
Morning golden hour in Jiachuan ends at 6:50 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:11 PM.
How long is the day in Jiachuan?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Jiachuan there are 13 hours and 30 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Jiachuan?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Jiachuan at 1:01 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Jiachuan?
In Jiachuan, sunset is at 7:45 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:18 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 8:12 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Jiachuan?
Twilight in Jiachuan lasts approximately 92 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 Jiachuan?
The earliest sunrise in Jiachuan in 2026 is at 5:42 AM on June 8 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Jiachuan?
The latest sunset in Jiachuan in 2026 is at 8:13 PM on June 23 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Jiachuan?
After sunset at 7:45 PM in Jiachuan, civil twilight ends at 8:12 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:18 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Jiachuan 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 Jiachuan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Jiachuan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:03 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 05m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 57m |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:03 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 7:28 PM | 13h 03m |
| May | 5:53 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 58m |
| June | 5:42 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 28m |
| July | 5:54 AM | 8:10 PM | 14h 16m |
| August | 6:16 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 28m |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 25m |
| October | 7:01 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 21m |
| November | 7:29 AM | 5:51 PM | 10h 22m |
| December | 7:55 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 51m |