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Sun Times in Shangchong
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shangchong?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shangchong (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shangchong?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shangchong (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shangchong?
Golden hour times for Shangchong 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 Shangchong?
The day length for Shangchong is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shangchong?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shangchong is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shangchong?
Sunset and dusk times for Shangchong 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 Shangchong?
Twilight duration in Shangchong 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 Shangchong?
The earliest sunrise in Shangchong in 2026 is at 5:52 AM on June 2 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shangchong?
The latest sunset in Shangchong in 2026 is at 7:41 PM on June 23 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shangchong?
After sunset in Shangchong, 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 Shangchong 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 Shangchong
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shangchong on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 40m |
| February | 7:21 AM | 6:37 PM | 11h 17m |
| March | 6:55 AM | 6:53 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:22 AM | 7:08 PM | 12h 46m |
| May | 5:59 AM | 7:24 PM | 13h 26m |
| June | 5:52 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 47m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 38m |
| August | 6:17 AM | 7:21 PM | 13h 04m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 6:50 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 6:44 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 34m |
| November | 7:03 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 52m |
| December | 7:25 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 31m |