Sunrise and Sunset in Chengdu Today
In Chengdu, China, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 07:21 and sets at 18:12. The day length is 10h 52m. Solar noon is reached at 12:47.
Chengdu: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Chengdu at 12:47 – 47 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 11 at 06:00, the latest on January 10 at 08:01.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 18:02 and latest on June 30 at 20:10.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 57 min more daylight than the shortest.
Chengdu 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 | 08:01 | 18:24 | 10 h 23 min | west-southwest 246° | 45 h |
| Feb | 07:44 | 18:51 | 11 h 7 min | west-southwest 256° | 52 h |
| Mar | 07:14 | 19:11 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 79 h |
| Apr | 06:36 | 19:31 | 12 h 54 min | west-northwest 282° | 106 h |
| May | 06:09 | 19:51 | 13 h 42 min | west-northwest 293° | 111 h |
| Jun | 06:00 | 20:07 | 14 h 7 min | west-northwest 298° | 104 h |
| Jul | 06:11 | 20:07 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 296° | 120 h |
| Aug | 06:30 | 19:46 | 13 h 16 min | west-northwest 287° | 128 h |
| Sep | 06:47 | 19:09 | 12 h 22 min | west 274° | 63 h |
| Oct | 07:05 | 18:32 | 11 h 27 min | west 260° | 50 h |
| Nov | 07:29 | 18:06 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 249° | 53 h |
| Dec | 07:53 | 18:04 | 10 h 11 min | west-southwest 243° | 51 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (243°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 55° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 128 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 45 – 962 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Wenjiang, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Chengdu
Morning: 07:05–07:54 · Evening: 17:39–18:28
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Chengdu, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:05 to 07:54. The evening golden hour extends from 17:39 to 18:28. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Chengdu
Morning: 06:56–07:05 · Evening: 18:28–18:37
The Blue Hour in Chengdu offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:56 to 07:05, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:28 to 18:37, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Chengdu
Chengdu is located at a latitude of 30.57° and a longitude of 104.07°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Chengdu vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Chengdu
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Chengdu. 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 Chengdu, with up to 14h 8m 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 Chengdu sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Chengdu brings the shortest days with only 10h 10m 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 Chengdu
On the same latitude as Chengdu
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Chengdu (30.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 52m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Chengdu
When does the sun rise in Chengdu today?
Today the sun rises in Chengdu at 07:21 and sets at 18:12.
How long is the day in Chengdu today?
The day lasts 10h 50m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chengdu today?
In the morning from 07:06–07:55, in the evening from 17:38–18:27.
When is the longest day in Chengdu?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 8m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 10m.
When does it get dark in Chengdu today?
It is dark from 18:37, fully dark from 19:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Chengdu. All times are in local time. How it is calculated