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Zhaotong Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | China
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Zhaotong, China, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 26, 2026 in Zhaotong, China, sunrise is at 6:13 AM and sunset is at 8:04 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 13h 52m, solar noon is at 1:09 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:47 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:30 PM.
Local date
June 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Updated hourly
Asia/Shanghai
Today’s solar times in Zhaotong
Dawn
5:46 AM
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:47 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:30 PM
Sunset
8:04 PM
Dusk
8:31 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
13h 52m
Solar noon
1:09 PM
Coordinates
27.3167, 103.7167
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 27.3167, longitude 103.7167, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Zhaotong over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 26, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 52m |
| TomorrowJun 27, 2026 | 6:13 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 51m |
| +1 weekJul 3, 2026 | 6:15 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 50m |
| +1 monthJul 26, 2026 | 6:26 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 33m |
What these times mean
Zhaotong changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Zhaotong throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 6:33 PM | 10h 36m |
| February | 7:43 AM | 6:57 PM | 11h 14m |
| March | 7:16 AM | 7:14 PM | 11h 58m |
| April | 6:42 AM | 7:30 PM | 12h 48m |
| May | 6:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 29m |
| June | 6:11 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 51m |
| July | 6:20 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 43m |
| August | 6:37 AM | 7:45 PM | 13h 08m |
| September | 6:51 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 21m |
| October | 7:05 AM | 6:38 PM | 11h 33m |
| November | 7:26 AM | 6:15 PM | 10h 49m |
| December | 7:48 AM | 6:14 PM | 10h 26m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:11 AM
June 2
Latest sunset
8:05 PM
June 28
Longest day
13h 52m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 25m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhaotong today?
On June 26, 2026, sunrise in Zhaotong, China is at 6:13 AM and sunset is at 8:04 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Zhaotong today?
Today in Zhaotong, the time between sunrise and sunset is 13h 52m.
When is golden hour in Zhaotong?
Morning golden hour in Zhaotong ends at 6:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in Zhaotong?
Solar noon in Zhaotong is at 1:09 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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