Mount Emei: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Mount Emei, China, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:03 and sets at 18:45. The day length is 11h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 12:54.
Mount Emei: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Mount Emei 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 11 at 06:06, the latest on January 10 at 08:02.
The sun sets earliest on December 2 at 18:07 and latest on June 30 at 20:10.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 48 min more daylight than the shortest.
Mount Emei 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 | 08:02 | 18:29 | 10 h 27 min | west-southwest 246° | 45 h |
| Feb | 07:46 | 18:55 | 11 h 9 min | west-southwest 256° | 52 h |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:14 | 11 h 58 min | west 268° | 79 h |
| Apr | 06:40 | 19:33 | 12 h 53 min | west-northwest 282° | 106 h |
| May | 06:14 | 19:52 | 13 h 38 min | west-northwest 292° | 111 h |
| Jun | 06:06 | 20:08 | 14 h 2 min | west-northwest 298° | 104 h |
| Jul | 06:16 | 20:08 | 13 h 52 min | west-northwest 295° | 120 h |
| Aug | 06:34 | 19:47 | 13 h 13 min | west-northwest 287° | 128 h |
| Sep | 06:51 | 19:12 | 12 h 21 min | west 274° | 63 h |
| Oct | 07:07 | 18:36 | 11 h 29 min | west 261° | 50 h |
| Nov | 07:30 | 18:11 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 249° | 53 h |
| Dec | 07:53 | 18:09 | 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 Mount Emei
Morning: 06:48–07:34 · Evening: 18:13–19:00
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Mount Emei, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:48 to 07:34. The evening golden hour extends from 18:13 to 19:00. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Mount Emei
Morning: 06:39–06:48 · Evening: 19:00–19:09
The Blue Hour in Mount Emei offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:39 to 06:48, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:00 to 19:09, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Mount Emei
Mount Emei is located at a latitude of 29.55° and a longitude of 103.33°. The city is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Mount Emei vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Mount Emei
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Mount Emei. 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 Mount Emei, 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 Mount Emei 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 Mount Emei 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 Mount Emei
On the same latitude as Mount Emei
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Mount Emei (29.6° 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 Mount Emei
When does the sun rise in Mount Emei today?
Today the sun rises in Mount Emei at 07:03 and sets at 18:45.
How long is the day in Mount Emei today?
The day lasts 11h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mount Emei today?
In the morning from 06:48–07:34, in the evening from 18:13–19:00.
When is the longest day in Mount Emei?
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 Mount Emei today?
It is dark from 19:09, fully dark from 20:04.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Mount Emei. All times are in local time. How it is calculated