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Sun Times in Zhoushan
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Zhoushan?
Sunrise in Zhoushan on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 5:27 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Zhoushan?
Sunset in Zhoushan on Monday, August 31, 2026 is at 6:15 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Zhoushan?
Morning golden hour in Zhoushan ends at 5:59 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:43 PM.
How long is the day in Zhoushan?
On Monday, August 31, 2026 in Zhoushan there are 12 hours and 47 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Zhoushan?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Zhoushan at 11:51 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Zhoushan?
In Zhoushan, sunset is at 6:15 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 7:37 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 6:39 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Zhoushan?
Twilight in Zhoushan lasts approximately 82 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 Zhoushan?
The earliest sunrise in Zhoushan in 2026 is at 4:49 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 Zhoushan?
The latest sunset in Zhoushan in 2026 is at 6:56 PM on June 25 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Zhoushan?
After sunset at 6:15 PM in Zhoushan, civil twilight ends at 6:39 PM — about 24 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 7:37 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Zhoushan 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 Zhoushan
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Zhoushan on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:47 AM | 5:13 PM | 10h 26m |
| February | 6:31 AM | 5:39 PM | 11h 08m |
| March | 6:01 AM | 5:59 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 5:24 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 53m |
| May | 4:58 AM | 6:37 PM | 13h 39m |
| June | 4:49 AM | 6:53 PM | 14h 04m |
| July | 5:00 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 54m |
| August | 5:18 AM | 6:32 PM | 13h 14m |
| September | 5:35 AM | 5:57 PM | 12h 22m |
| October | 5:52 AM | 5:20 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 6:15 AM | 4:55 PM | 10h 39m |
| December | 6:39 AM | 4:53 PM | 10h 14m |