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Sun Times in Lijiang
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Lijiang?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Lijiang (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Lijiang?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Lijiang (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Lijiang?
Golden hour times for Lijiang 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 Lijiang?
The day length for Lijiang is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Lijiang?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Lijiang is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Lijiang?
Sunset and dusk times for Lijiang 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 Lijiang?
Twilight duration in Lijiang 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 Lijiang?
The earliest sunrise in Lijiang in 2026 is at 6:24 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 Lijiang?
The latest sunset in Lijiang in 2026 is at 8:02 PM on June 24 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Lijiang?
After sunset in Lijiang, 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 Lijiang 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 Lijiang
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Lijiang on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 6:46 PM | 10h 50m |
| February | 7:45 AM | 7:07 PM | 11h 22m |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 6:51 AM | 7:33 PM | 12h 42m |
| May | 6:30 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 16m |
| June | 6:25 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 35m |
| July | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 27m |
| August | 6:47 AM | 7:45 PM | 12h 58m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:15 PM | 12h 18m |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 37m |
| November | 7:26 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 01m |
| December | 7:46 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 42m |