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Sun Times in Yushu
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Yushu?
Sunrise in Yushu on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 6:54 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Yushu?
Sunset in Yushu on Saturday, August 15, 2026 is at 8:18 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Yushu?
Morning golden hour in Yushu ends at 7:27 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:45 PM.
How long is the day in Yushu?
On Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Yushu there are 13 hours and 24 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Yushu?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Yushu at 1:36 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Yushu?
In Yushu, sunset is at 8:18 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 9:48 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 8:44 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Yushu?
Twilight in Yushu 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 Yushu?
The earliest sunrise in Yushu in 2026 is at 6:22 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 Yushu?
The latest sunset in Yushu in 2026 is at 8:44 PM on June 23 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Yushu?
After sunset at 8:18 PM in Yushu, civil twilight ends at 8:44 PM — about 26 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 9:48 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Yushu 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 Yushu
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Yushu on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:35 AM | 6:47 PM | 10h 13m |
| February | 8:15 AM | 7:16 PM | 11h 01m |
| March | 7:42 AM | 7:39 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 7:02 AM | 8:02 PM | 12h 59m |
| May | 6:32 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 51m |
| June | 6:22 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 19m |
| July | 6:34 AM | 8:41 PM | 14h 08m |
| August | 6:54 AM | 8:17 PM | 13h 23m |
| September | 7:15 AM | 7:38 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:35 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 23m |
| November | 8:02 AM | 6:30 PM | 10h 28m |
| December | 8:27 AM | 6:26 PM | 9h 59m |