Sun Times in Sơn La
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sơn La?
Sunrise in Sơn La on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 5:45 AM (Asia/Bangkok). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sơn La?
Sunset in Sơn La on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:27 PM (Asia/Bangkok). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sơn La?
Morning golden hour in Sơn La ends at 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:57 PM.
How long is the day in Sơn La?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Sơn La there are 12 hours and 42 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sơn La?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Sơn La at 12:06 PM (Asia/Bangkok). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Sơn La?
In Sơn La, sunset is at 6:27 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:44 PM (Asia/Bangkok). Civil twilight ends at 6:50 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Sơn La?
Twilight in Sơn La lasts approximately 77 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 Sơn La?
The earliest sunrise in Sơn La in 2026 is at 5:21 AM on May 31 (Asia/Bangkok). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sơn La?
The latest sunset in Sơn La in 2026 is at 6:50 PM on June 27 (Asia/Bangkok). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sơn La?
After sunset at 6:27 PM in Sơn La, civil twilight ends at 6:50 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:44 PM (Asia/Bangkok).
What these times mean
Solar times in Sơn La 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 Sơn La
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sơn La on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:44 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 59m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 6:02 PM | 11h 27m |
| March | 6:13 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 00m |
| April | 5:45 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 38m |
| May | 5:26 AM | 6:35 PM | 13h 09m |
| June | 5:22 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 25m |
| July | 5:30 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 19m |
| August | 5:42 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 52m |
| September | 5:51 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 16m |
| October | 5:59 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 40m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:22 PM | 11h 08m |
| December | 6:33 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 51m |
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