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Sun Times in Karamay
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Karamay?
Sunrise in Karamay on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 5:35 AM (Asia/Urumqi). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Karamay?
Sunset in Karamay on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 7:08 PM (Asia/Urumqi). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Karamay?
Morning golden hour in Karamay ends at 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:28 PM.
How long is the day in Karamay?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Karamay there are 13 hours and 32 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Karamay?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Karamay at 12:22 PM (Asia/Urumqi). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Karamay?
In Karamay, sunset is at 7:08 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:57 PM (Asia/Urumqi). Civil twilight ends at 7:39 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Karamay?
Twilight in Karamay lasts approximately 109 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 Karamay?
The earliest sunrise in Karamay in 2026 is at 4:30 AM on June 13 (Asia/Urumqi). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Karamay?
The latest sunset in Karamay in 2026 is at 8:13 PM on June 21 (Asia/Urumqi). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Karamay?
After sunset at 7:08 PM in Karamay, civil twilight ends at 7:39 PM — about 31 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:57 PM (Asia/Urumqi).
What these times mean
Solar times in Karamay 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 Karamay
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Karamay on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 9h 06m |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:46 PM | 10h 24m |
| March | 6:33 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 52m |
| April | 5:35 AM | 7:06 PM | 13h 31m |
| May | 4:50 AM | 7:44 PM | 14h 54m |
| June | 4:30 AM | 8:11 PM | 15h 40m |
| July | 4:45 AM | 8:06 PM | 15h 21m |
| August | 5:20 AM | 7:28 PM | 14h 08m |
| September | 5:58 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 34m |
| October | 6:36 AM | 5:35 PM | 10h 59m |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 31m |
| December | 7:53 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 43m |