Sunrise & sunset times in Shaoyang, China
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:48 and sets at 19:31 in Shaoyang. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Shaoyang
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Golden hour in Shaoyang today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Shaoyang when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Shaoyang (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Shaoyang’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:25 | 18:01 | 12:43 | 10h 36m |
| February | 07:11 | 18:25 | 12:48 | 11h 14m |
| March | 06:44 | 18:42 | 12:43 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:10 | 18:58 | 12:34 | 12h 48m |
| May | 05:46 | 19:15 | 12:30 | 13h 29m |
| June | 05:39 | 19:30 | 12:34 | 13h 50m |
| July | 05:49 | 19:30 | 12:40 | 13h 41m |
| August | 06:05 | 19:11 | 12:38 | 13h 06m |
| September | 06:19 | 18:39 | 12:29 | 12h 19m |
| October | 06:33 | 18:05 | 12:20 | 11h 32m |
| November | 06:54 | 17:42 | 12:18 | 10h 48m |
| December | 07:15 | 17:42 | 12:29 | 10h 26m |
Solar year in Shaoyang (2026)
Day length in Shaoyang swings by 3h 26m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Shaoyang
Longest day in Shaoyang: 13h 43m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 17m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 34m.
Moon tonight in Shaoyang
Next full moon on 29 July 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Shaoyang today?▼
The sun rises at 05:48 Asia/Shanghai in Shaoyang, China today.
What time is sunset in Shaoyang today?▼
The sun sets at 19:31 Asia/Shanghai in Shaoyang today.
How long is the day in Shaoyang today?▼
Daylight in Shaoyang today lasts 13 hours and 42 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shaoyang?▼
The morning golden hour in Shaoyang runs from 05:22 to 06:22, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:57 to 19:57.
What is the timezone of Shaoyang?▼
Shaoyang uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Shaoyang?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Shaoyang is 21 June 2026, with 13h 52m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Shaoyang?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Shaoyang is 22 December 2026, with 10h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Shaoyang?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Shaoyang swings by 3h 26m.