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Sunrise and sunset in Chengdu, China
Tuesday, October 13
Golden hour: 7:05 AM–7:37 AM and 6:04 PM–6:37 PM
Times are local time in Chengdu. Current time in Chengdu →
Sunrise and sunset in Chengdu through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:58 AM | 6:51 PM | 11h 53m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 28m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 59m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:30 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 37m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:44 AM | 6:03 PM | 10h 19m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:54 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 11m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:02 AM | 6:13 PM | 10h 12m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:03 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 22m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:56 AM | 6:40 PM | 10h 43m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:46 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 5m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 7:02 PM | 11h 30m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:16 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 56m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:23 PM | 12h 28m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 54m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:21 AM | 7:42 PM | 13h 21m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:10 AM | 7:51 PM | 13h 41m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:02 PM | 13h 59m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 7m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:05 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 6m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 57m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 38m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 17m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 49m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:48 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 23m |
Calculated for 30.67°N, 104.07°E, including daylight saving time where Chengdu uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Chengdu this year
- Longest day: June 22 (14h 8m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (10h 10m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:01 AM on June 9
- Latest sunset: 8:11 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Chengdu today?
On October 13, the sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 6:37 PM in Chengdu, giving 11 hours 32 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Chengdu?
The longest day in Chengdu in 2026 is June 22, with 14 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chengdu?
The shortest day in Chengdu in 2026 is December 22, with 10 hours 10 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Chengdu?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:01 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset is 8:11 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Chengdu?
Today, golden hour in Chengdu is from sunrise (7:05 AM) to 7:37 AM in the morning, and from 6:04 PM to sunset (6:37 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.