Sun Times in Zhaotong
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Zhaotong?
Sunrise in Zhaotong on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is at 6:44 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Zhaotong?
Sunset in Zhaotong on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 is at 7:25 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Zhaotong?
Morning golden hour in Zhaotong ends at 7:15 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:54 PM.
How long is the day in Zhaotong?
On Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in Zhaotong there are 12 hours and 41 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Zhaotong?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Zhaotong at 1:05 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Zhaotong?
In Zhaotong, sunset is at 7:25 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:45 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:49 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Zhaotong?
Twilight in Zhaotong lasts approximately 80 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 Zhaotong?
The earliest sunrise in Zhaotong in 2026 is at 6:09 AM on June 5 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Zhaotong?
The latest sunset in Zhaotong in 2026 is at 8:04 PM on June 29 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Zhaotong?
After sunset at 7:25 PM in Zhaotong, civil twilight ends at 7:49 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:45 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Zhaotong 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 Zhaotong
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Zhaotong on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 6:32 PM | 10h 36m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 6:56 PM | 11h 14m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:13 PM | 11h 59m |
| April | 6:41 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 6:16 AM | 7:46 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:09 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 51m |
| July | 6:19 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 42m |
| August | 6:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 07m |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:10 PM | 12h 20m |
| October | 7:04 AM | 6:36 PM | 11h 32m |
| November | 7:25 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 7:47 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 26m |
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