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Sun Times in Tongquan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Tongquan?
Sunrise in Tongquan on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 6:44 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Tongquan?
Sunset in Tongquan on Sunday, August 30, 2026 is at 7:28 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Tongquan?
Morning golden hour in Tongquan ends at 7:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:57 PM.
How long is the day in Tongquan?
On Sunday, August 30, 2026 in Tongquan there are 12 hours and 43 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Tongquan?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Tongquan at 1:06 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Tongquan?
In Tongquan, sunset is at 7:28 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:46 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:51 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Tongquan?
Twilight in Tongquan lasts approximately 79 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 Tongquan?
The earliest sunrise in Tongquan in 2026 is at 6:14 AM on June 3 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Tongquan?
The latest sunset in Tongquan in 2026 is at 8:00 PM on June 26 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Tongquan?
After sunset at 7:28 PM in Tongquan, civil twilight ends at 7:51 PM — about 23 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:46 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Tongquan 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 Tongquan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Tongquan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 6:36 PM | 10h 44m |
| February | 7:40 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 19m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:43 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 45m |
| May | 6:20 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 23m |
| June | 6:14 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 43m |
| July | 6:24 AM | 7:58 PM | 13h 34m |
| August | 6:39 AM | 7:41 PM | 13h 02m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 19m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 35m |
| November | 7:22 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 55m |
| December | 7:43 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 34m |