Sun Times in Shangri-La
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shangri-La?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Shangri-La (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shangri-La?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Shangri-La (Asia/Shanghai). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shangri-La?
Golden hour times for Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La?
The day length for Shangri-La is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shangri-La?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Shangri-La is shown in the times above (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Shangri-La?
Sunset and dusk times for Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La?
Twilight duration in Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La?
The earliest sunrise in Shangri-La in 2026 is at 6:24 AM on June 4 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shangri-La?
The latest sunset in Shangri-La in 2026 is at 8:21 PM on June 27 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shangri-La?
After sunset in Shangri-La, 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 Shangri-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 Shangri-La
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shangri-La on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:13 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 34m |
| February | 7:58 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 13m |
| March | 7:31 AM | 7:29 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:56 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 49m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 31m |
| June | 6:24 AM | 8:18 PM | 13h 54m |
| July | 6:34 AM | 8:19 PM | 13h 44m |
| August | 6:51 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 08m |
| September | 7:06 AM | 7:26 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 31m |
| November | 7:42 AM | 6:29 PM | 10h 47m |
| December | 8:04 AM | 6:27 PM | 10h 24m |