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Sun Times in Xihai Town
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Xihai Town?
Sunrise in Xihai Town on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 6:42 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Xihai Town?
Sunset in Xihai Town on Friday, August 28, 2026 is at 7:52 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Xihai Town?
Morning golden hour in Xihai Town ends at 7:17 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:17 PM.
How long is the day in Xihai Town?
On Friday, August 28, 2026 in Xihai Town there are 13 hours and 9 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Xihai Town?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Xihai Town at 1:18 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Xihai Town?
In Xihai Town, sunset is at 7:52 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:24 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 8:19 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Xihai Town?
Twilight in Xihai Town 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 Xihai Town?
The earliest sunrise in Xihai Town in 2026 is at 5:56 AM on June 7 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Xihai Town?
The latest sunset in Xihai Town in 2026 is at 8:40 PM on June 28 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Xihai Town?
After sunset at 7:52 PM in Xihai Town, civil twilight ends at 8:19 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:24 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Xihai Town 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 Xihai Town
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Xihai Town on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:28 AM | 6:23 PM | 9h 54m |
| February | 8:05 AM | 6:56 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 7:27 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 6:08 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 08m |
| June | 5:56 AM | 8:37 PM | 14h 41m |
| July | 6:08 AM | 8:35 PM | 14h 27m |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:58 AM | 7:24 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 7:23 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 7:54 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 8:21 AM | 6:00 PM | 9h 39m |