Sunrise and Sunset in Chongqing Today
In Chongqing, China, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 07:09 and sets at 18:04. The day length is 10h 55m. Solar noon is reached at 12:37.
Chongqing: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Chongqing at 12:37 – 37 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 10 at 05:53, the latest on January 10 at 07:49.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 17:54 and latest on June 30 at 19:57.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 48 min more daylight than the shortest.
Chongqing 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 | 07:49 | 18:16 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 246° | 17 h |
| Feb | 07:33 | 18:42 | 11 h 9 min | west-southwest 256° | 33 h |
| Mar | 07:04 | 19:01 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 73 h |
| Apr | 06:27 | 19:20 | 12 h 53 min | west-northwest 282° | 106 h |
| May | 06:01 | 19:39 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 292° | 110 h |
| Jun | 05:53 | 19:55 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 298° | 99 h |
| Jul | 06:03 | 19:55 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 295° | 169 h |
| Aug | 06:21 | 19:34 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 287° | 175 h |
| Sep | 06:38 | 18:59 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° | 103 h |
| Oct | 06:55 | 18:23 | 11 h 29 min | west 261° | 47 h |
| Nov | 07:17 | 17:58 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 249° | 35 h |
| Dec | 07:40 | 17:56 | 10 h 16 min | west-southwest 244° | 18 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (298°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 54° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 175 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 17 – 985 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Chongqing, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Chongqing
Morning: 06:54–07:43 · Evening: 17:31–18:19
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Chongqing, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:54 to 07:43. The evening golden hour extends from 17:31 to 18:19. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Chongqing
Morning: 06:44–06:54 · Evening: 18:19–18:29
The Blue Hour in Chongqing offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:44 to 06:54, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:19 to 18:29, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Chongqing
Chongqing is located at a latitude of 29.56° and a longitude of 106.56°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Chongqing vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Chongqing
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Chongqing. 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 Chongqing, with up to 14h 3m 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 Chongqing 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 Chongqing brings the shortest days with only 10h 15m 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 Chongqing
On the same latitude as Chongqing
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Chongqing (29.6° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 55m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Chongqing
When does the sun rise in Chongqing today?
Today the sun rises in Chongqing at 07:10 and sets at 18:03.
How long is the day in Chongqing today?
The day lasts 10h 53m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chongqing today?
In the morning from 06:55–07:43, in the evening from 17:30–18:19.
When is the longest day in Chongqing?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 3m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 15m.
When does it get dark in Chongqing today?
It is dark from 18:28, fully dark from 19:24.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Chongqing. All times are in local time. How it is calculated