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Sun Times in Xinmatou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Xinmatou?
Sunrise in Xinmatou on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 5:51 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Xinmatou?
Sunset in Xinmatou on Friday, September 4, 2026 is at 6:45 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Xinmatou?
Morning golden hour in Xinmatou ends at 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:11 PM.
How long is the day in Xinmatou?
On Friday, September 4, 2026 in Xinmatou there are 12 hours and 53 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Xinmatou?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Xinmatou at 12:18 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Xinmatou?
In Xinmatou, sunset is at 6:45 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:15 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:11 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Xinmatou?
Twilight in Xinmatou lasts approximately 90 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 Xinmatou?
The earliest sunrise in Xinmatou in 2026 is at 4:59 AM on June 9 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Xinmatou?
The latest sunset in Xinmatou in 2026 is at 7:42 PM on June 23 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Xinmatou?
After sunset at 6:45 PM in Xinmatou, civil twilight ends at 7:11 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:15 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Xinmatou 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 Xinmatou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Xinmatou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 7:08 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 6:30 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:45 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 5:12 AM | 7:19 PM | 14h 08m |
| June | 4:59 AM | 7:39 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 5:11 AM | 7:38 PM | 14h 27m |
| August | 5:36 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 6:01 AM | 6:27 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:26 AM | 5:43 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:10 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:24 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 40m |