Shilin Stone Forest: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Shilin Stone Forest, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:01 and sets at 18:48. The day length is 11h 47m. Solar noon is reached at 12:54.
Shilin Stone Forest: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Shilin Stone Forest at 12:54 – 54 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 06:16, the latest on January 14 at 07:53.
The sun sets earliest on November 29 at 18:17 and latest on July 2 at 20:00.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 5 min more daylight than the shortest.
Shilin Stone Forest through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:53 | 18:39 | 10 h 46 min | west-southwest 247° | 224 h |
| Feb | 07:41 | 19:01 | 11 h 20 min | west-southwest 257° | 224 h |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:15 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 253 h |
| Apr | 06:45 | 19:29 | 12 h 44 min | west-northwest 281° | 252 h |
| May | 06:23 | 19:43 | 13 h 21 min | west-northwest 291° | 217 h |
| Jun | 06:17 | 19:57 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 296° | 148 h |
| Jul | 06:26 | 19:58 | 13 h 32 min | west-northwest 294° | 123 h |
| Aug | 06:40 | 19:41 | 13 h 1 min | west-northwest 286° | 143 h |
| Sep | 06:52 | 19:11 | 12 h 18 min | west 274° | 127 h |
| Oct | 07:04 | 18:40 | 11 h 36 min | west 261° | 143 h |
| Nov | 07:22 | 18:19 | 10 h 57 min | west-southwest 250° | 192 h |
| Dec | 07:43 | 18:20 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 245° | 195 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (296°) in June, west-southwest (245°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 52° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: March with 253 hours of sunshine, dullest: July with 123 – 2,241 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Kunming, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Shilin Stone Forest
Morning: 06:47–07:31 · Evening: 18:17–19:02
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Shilin Stone Forest, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 07:31. The evening golden hour extends from 18:17 to 19:02. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Shilin Stone Forest
Morning: 06:38–06:47 · Evening: 19:02–19:10
The Blue Hour in Shilin Stone Forest offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:38 to 06:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:02 to 19:10, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Shilin Stone Forest
Shilin Stone Forest is located at a latitude of 24.79° and a longitude of 103.28°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Shilin Stone Forest vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Shilin Stone Forest
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Shilin Stone Forest. 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 Shilin Stone Forest, with up to 13h 41m 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 Shilin Stone Forest 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 Shilin Stone Forest brings the shortest days with only 10h 36m 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.
On the same latitude as Shilin Stone Forest
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Shilin Stone Forest (24.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 47m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Shilin Stone Forest
When does the sun rise in Shilin Stone Forest today?
Today the sun rises in Shilin Stone Forest at 07:01 and sets at 18:48.
How long is the day in Shilin Stone Forest today?
The day lasts 11h 47m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Shilin Stone Forest today?
In the morning from 06:47–07:31, in the evening from 18:17–19:02.
When is the longest day in Shilin Stone Forest?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 41m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 36m.
When does it get dark in Shilin Stone Forest today?
It is dark from 19:10, fully dark from 20:03.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Shilin Stone Forest. All times are in local time. How it is calculated