Sunrise & sunset times in Zhaotong, China
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 20:02 in Zhaotong. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Zhaotong
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Golden hour in Zhaotong 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 Zhaotong when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Zhaotong (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Zhaotong’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:56 | 18:32 | 13:14 | 10h 36m |
| February | 07:42 | 18:56 | 13:19 | 11h 14m |
| March | 07:15 | 19:13 | 13:14 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:41 | 19:29 | 13:05 | 12h 48m |
| May | 06:16 | 19:46 | 13:01 | 13h 29m |
| June | 06:09 | 20:01 | 13:05 | 13h 51m |
| July | 06:19 | 20:02 | 13:11 | 13h 42m |
| August | 06:35 | 19:43 | 13:09 | 13h 07m |
| September | 06:50 | 19:10 | 13:00 | 12h 19m |
| October | 07:04 | 18:36 | 12:50 | 11h 32m |
| November | 07:25 | 18:13 | 12:49 | 10h 48m |
| December | 07:47 | 18:13 | 13:00 | 10h 25m |
Solar year in Zhaotong (2026)
Day length in Zhaotong swings by 3h 27m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Zhaotong
Longest day in Zhaotong: 13h 44m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 16m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 35m.
Moon tonight in Zhaotong
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 Zhaotong today?▼
The sun rises at 06:19 Asia/Shanghai in Zhaotong, China today.
What time is sunset in Zhaotong today?▼
The sun sets at 20:02 Asia/Shanghai in Zhaotong today.
How long is the day in Zhaotong today?▼
Daylight in Zhaotong today lasts 13 hours and 43 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zhaotong?▼
The morning golden hour in Zhaotong runs from 05:53 to 06:52, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:28 to 20:28.
What is the timezone of Zhaotong?▼
Zhaotong 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 Zhaotong?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Zhaotong is 21 June 2026, with 13h 52m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zhaotong?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Zhaotong is 22 December 2026, with 10h 25m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Zhaotong?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Zhaotong swings by 3h 27m.