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Sun Times in Shaodian
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Shaodian?
Sunrise in Shaodian on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 5:26 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Shaodian?
Sunset in Shaodian on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:54 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Shaodian?
Morning golden hour in Shaodian ends at 6:00 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:20 PM.
How long is the day in Shaodian?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Shaodian there are 13 hours and 28 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Shaodian?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Shaodian at 12:11 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Shaodian?
In Shaodian, sunset is at 6:54 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:26 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:21 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Shaodian?
Twilight in Shaodian lasts approximately 92 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 Shaodian?
The earliest sunrise in Shaodian in 2026 is at 4:54 AM on June 5 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Shaodian?
The latest sunset in Shaodian in 2026 is at 7:21 PM on June 21 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Shaodian?
After sunset at 6:54 PM in Shaodian, civil twilight ends at 7:21 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:26 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Shaodian 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 Shaodian
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Shaodian on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:11 AM | 5:19 PM | 10h 08m |
| February | 6:51 AM | 5:49 PM | 10h 58m |
| March | 6:17 AM | 6:13 PM | 11h 56m |
| April | 5:35 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 02m |
| May | 5:04 AM | 7:00 PM | 13h 56m |
| June | 4:54 AM | 7:19 PM | 14h 25m |
| July | 5:05 AM | 7:18 PM | 14h 13m |
| August | 5:27 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 26m |
| September | 5:49 AM | 6:13 PM | 12h 24m |
| October | 6:11 AM | 5:32 PM | 11h 22m |
| November | 6:38 AM | 5:02 PM | 10h 24m |
| December | 7:04 AM | 4:58 PM | 9h 54m |