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Sun Times in Xinglong
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Xinglong?
Sunrise in Xinglong on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 6:19 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Xinglong?
Sunset in Xinglong on Friday, August 14, 2026 is at 7:35 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Xinglong?
Morning golden hour in Xinglong ends at 6:52 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:02 PM.
How long is the day in Xinglong?
On Friday, August 14, 2026 in Xinglong there are 13 hours and 15 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Xinglong?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Xinglong at 12:57 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Xinglong?
In Xinglong, sunset is at 7:35 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:01 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 8:00 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Xinglong?
Twilight in Xinglong lasts approximately 86 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 Xinglong?
The earliest sunrise in Xinglong in 2026 is at 5:51 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 Xinglong?
The latest sunset in Xinglong in 2026 is at 7:58 PM on June 28 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Xinglong?
After sunset at 7:35 PM in Xinglong, civil twilight ends at 8:00 PM — about 25 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:01 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Xinglong 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 Xinglong
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Xinglong on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 7:33 AM | 6:41 PM | 11h 09m |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:20 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 6:00 AM | 7:39 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 5:51 AM | 7:55 PM | 14h 03m |
| July | 6:02 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 53m |
| August | 6:20 AM | 7:34 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 6:37 AM | 6:58 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 6:54 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 7:17 AM | 5:57 PM | 10h 40m |
| December | 7:40 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 14m |