Sun Times in Yinchuan
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Yinchuan?
Sunrise in Yinchuan on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 6:10 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Yinchuan?
Sunset in Yinchuan on Monday, August 17, 2026 is at 7:46 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Yinchuan?
Morning golden hour in Yinchuan ends at 6:46 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:10 PM.
How long is the day in Yinchuan?
On Monday, August 17, 2026 in Yinchuan there are 13 hours and 36 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Yinchuan?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Yinchuan at 12:59 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Yinchuan?
In Yinchuan, sunset is at 7:46 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:24 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 8:14 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Yinchuan?
Twilight in Yinchuan lasts approximately 98 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 Yinchuan?
The earliest sunrise in Yinchuan in 2026 is at 5:30 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 Yinchuan?
The latest sunset in Yinchuan in 2026 is at 8:23 PM on June 26 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Yinchuan?
After sunset at 7:46 PM in Yinchuan, civil twilight ends at 8:14 PM — about 28 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 Yinchuan 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 Yinchuan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Yinchuan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:11 AM | 5:57 PM | 9h 47m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 46m |
| March | 7:06 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 6:19 AM | 7:31 PM | 13h 11m |
| May | 5:43 AM | 7:59 PM | 14h 15m |
| June | 5:30 AM | 8:20 PM | 14h 50m |
| July | 5:42 AM | 8:18 PM | 14h 36m |
| August | 6:08 AM | 7:49 PM | 13h 41m |
| September | 6:36 AM | 7:03 PM | 12h 28m |
| October | 7:03 AM | 6:17 PM | 11h 14m |
| November | 7:36 AM | 5:42 PM | 10h 06m |
| December | 8:04 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 30m |
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