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Sun Times in Jinchang
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Jinchang?
Sunrise in Jinchang on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is at 5:47 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Jinchang?
Sunset in Jinchang on Saturday, August 22, 2026 is at 7:14 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Jinchang?
Morning golden hour in Jinchang ends at 6:23 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:39 PM.
How long is the day in Jinchang?
On Saturday, August 22, 2026 in Jinchang there are 13 hours and 27 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Jinchang?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Jinchang 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 Jinchang?
In Jinchang, sunset is at 7:14 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:51 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:42 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Jinchang?
Twilight in Jinchang lasts approximately 96 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 Jinchang?
The earliest sunrise in Jinchang in 2026 is at 5:03 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 Jinchang?
The latest sunset in Jinchang in 2026 is at 7:56 PM on June 23 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Jinchang?
After sunset at 7:14 PM in Jinchang, civil twilight ends at 7:42 PM — about 28 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:51 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Jinchang 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 Jinchang
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Jinchang on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:44 AM | 5:31 PM | 9h 47m |
| February | 7:19 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 6:40 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:52 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 12m |
| May | 5:17 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 16m |
| June | 5:03 AM | 7:54 PM | 14h 50m |
| July | 5:16 AM | 7:52 PM | 14h 36m |
| August | 5:42 AM | 7:22 PM | 13h 41m |
| September | 6:09 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 5:50 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 7:09 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 06m |
| December | 7:38 AM | 5:08 PM | 9h 30m |