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Sun Times in Xiongzhou
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Xiongzhou?
Sunrise in Xiongzhou on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 5:27 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Xiongzhou?
Sunset in Xiongzhou on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 7:12 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Xiongzhou?
Morning golden hour in Xiongzhou ends at 6:04 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:35 PM.
How long is the day in Xiongzhou?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Xiongzhou there are 13 hours and 44 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Xiongzhou?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Xiongzhou at 12:20 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Xiongzhou?
In Xiongzhou, sunset is at 7:12 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:52 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:40 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Xiongzhou?
Twilight in Xiongzhou lasts approximately 100 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 Xiongzhou?
The earliest sunrise in Xiongzhou in 2026 is at 4:49 AM on June 8 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Xiongzhou?
The latest sunset in Xiongzhou in 2026 is at 7:45 PM on June 24 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Xiongzhou?
After sunset at 7:12 PM in Xiongzhou, civil twilight ends at 7:40 PM — about 29 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:52 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Xiongzhou 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 Xiongzhou
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Xiongzhou on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 5:17 PM | 9h 44m |
| February | 7:07 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 45m |
| March | 6:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:39 AM | 6:52 PM | 13h 13m |
| May | 5:03 AM | 7:21 PM | 14h 18m |
| June | 4:49 AM | 7:42 PM | 14h 53m |
| July | 5:02 AM | 7:40 PM | 14h 39m |
| August | 5:28 AM | 7:11 PM | 13h 42m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 6:24 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 13m |
| November | 6:57 AM | 5:01 PM | 10h 04m |
| December | 7:26 AM | 4:54 PM | 9h 27m |