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Sun Times in Sanya
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Sanya?
Sunrise in Sanya on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:23 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Sanya?
Sunset in Sanya on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:08 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Sanya?
Morning golden hour in Sanya ends at 6:53 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:39 PM.
How long is the day in Sanya?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Sanya there are 12 hours and 45 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Sanya?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Sanya at 12:46 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Sanya?
In Sanya, sunset is at 7:08 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:25 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:31 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Sanya?
Twilight in Sanya lasts approximately 76 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 Sanya?
The earliest sunrise in Sanya in 2026 is at 6:05 AM on May 26 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Sanya?
The latest sunset in Sanya in 2026 is at 7:22 PM on July 1 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Sanya?
After sunset at 7:08 PM in Sanya, civil twilight ends at 7:31 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:25 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Sanya 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 Sanya
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Sanya on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:16 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 09m |
| February | 7:09 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 33m |
| March | 6:50 AM | 6:51 PM | 12h 01m |
| April | 6:25 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 59m |
| June | 6:05 AM | 7:19 PM | 13h 13m |
| July | 6:14 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 07m |
| August | 6:23 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 45m |
| September | 6:29 AM | 6:44 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:35 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:47 AM | 6:04 PM | 11h 17m |
| December | 7:05 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 03m |