Leshan Giant Buddha: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Leshan Giant Buddha, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:01 and sets at 18:43. The day length is 11h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 12:52.
Leshan Giant Buddha: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Leshan Giant Buddha at 12:52 – 52 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 06:04, the latest on January 10 at 08:00.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 18:05 and latest on June 30 at 20:09.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 48 min more daylight than the shortest.
Leshan Giant Buddha 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 | 08:00 | 18:28 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 246° | 45 h |
| Feb | 07:44 | 18:53 | 11 h 9 min | west-southwest 256° | 52 h |
| Mar | 07:15 | 19:13 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 79 h |
| Apr | 06:38 | 19:31 | 12 h 52 min | west-northwest 282° | 106 h |
| May | 06:12 | 19:50 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 292° | 111 h |
| Jun | 06:04 | 20:06 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 298° | 104 h |
| Jul | 06:14 | 20:06 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 295° | 120 h |
| Aug | 06:32 | 19:45 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 287° | 128 h |
| Sep | 06:49 | 19:10 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° | 63 h |
| Oct | 07:06 | 18:34 | 11 h 29 min | west 261° | 50 h |
| Nov | 07:28 | 18:09 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 249° | 53 h |
| Dec | 07:51 | 18:07 | 10 h 16 min | west-southwest 244° | 51 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 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 Leshan Giant Buddha
Morning: 06:46–07:33 · Evening: 18:12–18:58
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Leshan Giant Buddha, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:46 to 07:33. The evening golden hour extends from 18:12 to 18:58. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Leshan Giant Buddha
Morning: 06:37–06:46 · Evening: 18:58–19:07
The Blue Hour in Leshan Giant Buddha offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:37 to 06:46, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:58 to 19:07, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Leshan Giant Buddha
Leshan Giant Buddha is located at a latitude of 29.54° and a longitude of 103.77°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Leshan Giant Buddha vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Leshan Giant Buddha
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Leshan Giant Buddha. 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 Leshan Giant Buddha, 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 Leshan Giant Buddha 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 Leshan Giant Buddha 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 Leshan Giant Buddha
On the same latitude as Leshan Giant Buddha
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Leshan Giant Buddha (29.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 43m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Leshan Giant Buddha
When does the sun rise in Leshan Giant Buddha today?
Today the sun rises in Leshan Giant Buddha at 07:01 and sets at 18:43.
How long is the day in Leshan Giant Buddha today?
The day lasts 11h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Leshan Giant Buddha today?
In the morning from 06:46–07:33, in the evening from 18:12–18:58.
When is the longest day in Leshan Giant Buddha?
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 Leshan Giant Buddha today?
It is dark from 19:07, fully dark from 20:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Leshan Giant Buddha. All times are in local time. How it is calculated