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Sun Times in Qihe
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Qihe?
Sunrise in Qihe on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 5:37 AM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Qihe?
Sunset in Qihe on Monday, August 24, 2026 is at 6:53 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This time is calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Qihe?
Morning golden hour in Qihe ends at 6:12 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 6:18 PM.
How long is the day in Qihe?
On Monday, August 24, 2026 in Qihe there are 13 hours and 15 minutes of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Qihe?
The sun reaches its highest point (solar noon) in Qihe at 12:15 PM (Asia/Shanghai). This is when the sun crosses the meridian and shadows are at their shortest.
What time does it get dark in Qihe?
In Qihe, sunset is at 6:53 PM and it gets fully dark (astronomical dusk) at 8:25 PM (Asia/Shanghai). Civil twilight ends at 7:20 PM when outdoor activities need artificial light.
How long does twilight last in Qihe?
Twilight in Qihe lasts approximately 93 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 Qihe?
The earliest sunrise in Qihe in 2026 is at 4:53 AM on June 7 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Qihe?
The latest sunset in Qihe in 2026 is at 7:36 PM on June 26 (Asia/Shanghai). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Qihe?
After sunset at 6:53 PM in Qihe, civil twilight ends at 7:20 PM — about 27 minutes later — when the sky becomes too dark for outdoor activities without artificial light. Full darkness (astronomical dusk) arrives at 8:25 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
What these times mean
Solar times in Qihe 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 Qihe
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Qihe on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:24 AM | 5:19 PM | 9h 55m |
| February | 7:01 AM | 5:52 PM | 10h 51m |
| March | 6:24 AM | 6:19 PM | 11h 55m |
| April | 5:39 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 08m |
| May | 5:05 AM | 7:13 PM | 14h 08m |
| June | 4:53 AM | 7:33 PM | 14h 40m |
| July | 5:05 AM | 7:32 PM | 14h 27m |
| August | 5:29 AM | 7:04 PM | 13h 35m |
| September | 5:54 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 26m |
| October | 6:20 AM | 5:37 PM | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:50 AM | 5:03 PM | 10h 13m |
| December | 7:18 AM | 4:57 PM | 9h 40m |