Cho Oyu: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Cho Oyu, Nepal, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:54 and sets at 17:37. The day length is 11h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 11:46.

Cho Oyu: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Cho Oyu at 11:46 – 14 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 05:01, the latest on January 11 at 06:51.

The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 17:02 and latest on July 1 at 18:59.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 34 min more daylight than the shortest.

Cho Oyu through the year

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirection
Jan06:5117:2410 h 33 minwest-southwest 246°
Feb06:3617:4911 h 13 minwest-southwest 256°
Mar06:0818:0611 h 58 minwest 268°
Apr05:3318:2312 h 50 minwest-northwest 282°
May05:0818:4113 h 32 minwest-northwest 292°
Jun05:0118:5613 h 55 minwest-northwest 297°
Jul05:1118:5713 h 46 minwest-northwest 295°
Aug05:2818:3713 h 9 minwest-northwest 286°
Sep05:4318:0312 h 20 minwest 274°
Oct05:5817:2911 h 31 minwest 261°
Nov06:1917:0510 h 46 minwest-southwest 249°
Dec06:4217:0410 h 22 minwest-southwest 244°

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 53° along the horizon.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.

Golden Hour in Cho Oyu

Morning: 05:39–06:25 · Evening: 17:06–17:52

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cho Oyu, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:39 to 06:25. The evening golden hour extends from 17:06 to 17:52. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Cho Oyu

Morning: 05:30–05:39 · Evening: 17:52–18:01

The Blue Hour in Cho Oyu offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:30 to 05:39, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:52 to 18:01, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Cho Oyu

Cho Oyu is located at a latitude of 28.09° and a longitude of 86.66°. The city is in the Asia/Kathmandu timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cho Oyu vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Cho Oyu

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cho Oyu. 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 Cho Oyu, with up to 13h 56m 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 Cho Oyu 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 Cho Oyu brings the shortest days with only 10h 22m 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 Cho Oyu

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cho Oyu (28.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Cho Oyu

When does the sun rise in Cho Oyu today?

Today the sun rises in Cho Oyu at 05:54 and sets at 17:37.

How long is the day in Cho Oyu today?

The day lasts 11h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Cho Oyu today?

In the morning from 05:39–06:25, in the evening from 17:06–17:52.

When is the longest day in Cho Oyu?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 56m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 22m.

When does it get dark in Cho Oyu today?

It is dark from 18:01, fully dark from 18:55.

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