Sunrise and Sunset in Bonan Today

In Bonan, China, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:16 and sets at 19:01. The day length is 11h 45m. Solar noon is reached at 13:09.

Bonan: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Bonan at 13:09 – 1 h 9 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 9 at 06:30, the latest on January 13 at 08:09.

The sun sets earliest on November 30 at 18:30 and latest on July 2 at 20:16.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.

Bonan through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionSunshine
Jan08:0918:5210 h 43 minwest-southwest 247°255 h
Feb07:5619:1511 h 18 minwest-southwest 256°227 h
Mar07:3119:3011 h 59 minwest 268°242 h
Apr06:5919:4412 h 45 minwest-northwest 281°222 h
May06:3619:5913 h 23 minwest-northwest 291°190 h
Jun06:3020:1313 h 43 minwest-northwest 296°107 h
Jul06:4020:1513 h 35 minwest-northwest 294°79 h
Aug06:5519:5713 h 2 minwest-northwest 286°118 h
Sep07:0719:2612 h 19 minwest 274°136 h
Oct07:2018:5411 h 35 minwest 261°181 h
Nov07:3818:3310 h 55 minwest-southwest 250°239 h
Dec07:5918:3310 h 34 minwest-southwest 244°255 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: January with 255 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 79 – 2,251 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Tengchong, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Bonan

Morning: 07:02–07:47 · Evening: 18:31–19:15

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Bonan, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:02 to 07:47. The evening golden hour extends from 18:31 to 19:15. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Bonan

Morning: 06:53–07:02 · Evening: 19:15–19:24

The Blue Hour in Bonan offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:53 to 07:02, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:15 to 19:24, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Bonan

Bonan is located at a latitude of 25.46° and a longitude of 99.53°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Bonan vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Bonan

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Bonan. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Bonan, with up to 13h 44m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Bonan sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Bonan brings the shortest days with only 10h 33m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

Cities near Bonan

On the same latitude as Bonan

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Bonan (25.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 45m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Bonan

When does the sun rise in Bonan today?

Today the sun rises in Bonan at 07:16 and sets at 19:01.

How long is the day in Bonan today?

The day lasts 11h 45m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Bonan today?

In the morning from 07:02–07:47, in the evening from 18:31–19:15.

When is the longest day in Bonan?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 44m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 33m.

When does it get dark in Bonan today?

It is dark from 19:24, fully dark from 20:17.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Bonan. All times are in local time. How it is calculated