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Chengdu, China: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Chengdu, China. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 26, 2026 in Chengdu, China, sunrise is at 7:14 AM and sunset is at 6:23 PM (Asia/Shanghai). The day lasts 11h 09m, solar noon is at 12:48 PM, morning golden hour ends at 7:47 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
Local date
October 26, 2026
Time zone
GMT+8
Last refreshed
Oct 26, 2026, 4:29 PM
Today’s solar times in Chengdu
Dawn
6:50 AM
Sunrise
7:14 AM
Morning golden hour ends
7:47 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:50 PM
Sunset
6:23 PM
Dusk
6:47 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 09m
Solar noon
12:48 PM
Coordinates
30.6667, 104.0667
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 30.6667, longitude 104.0667, and the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Chengdu over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 26, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 6:23 PM | 11h 09m |
| TomorrowOct 27, 2026 | 7:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 11h 07m |
| +1 weekNov 2, 2026 | 7:20 AM | 6:17 PM | 10h 57m |
| +1 monthNov 25, 2026 | 7:39 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 25m |
What these times mean
Chengdu changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Chengdu throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:02 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 22m |
| February | 7:46 AM | 6:52 PM | 11h 06m |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:37 AM | 7:31 PM | 12h 54m |
| May | 6:10 AM | 7:52 PM | 13h 41m |
| June | 6:01 AM | 8:08 PM | 14h 07m |
| July | 6:12 AM | 8:09 PM | 13h 57m |
| August | 6:31 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 17m |
| September | 6:49 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 23m |
| October | 7:06 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 28m |
| November | 7:30 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 37m |
| December | 7:54 AM | 6:05 PM | 10h 11m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
6:01 AM
June 9
Latest sunset
8:11 PM
June 23
Longest day
14h 08m
June 22
Shortest day
10h 10m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Chengdu with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2035 | 9:56 AM | 103.2% |
| Jul 2, 2057 | 7:40 AM | 94.6% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 6:10 PM | 106.6% |
| Sep 3, 2062 | 4:54 PM | 97.5% |
| Feb 17, 2064 | 3:00 PM | 92.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chengdu today?
On October 26, 2026, sunrise in Chengdu, China is at 7:14 AM and sunset is at 6:23 PM (Asia/Shanghai).
How long is the day in Chengdu today?
Today in Chengdu, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 09m.
When is golden hour in Chengdu?
Morning golden hour in Chengdu ends at 7:47 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:50 PM.
What time is solar noon in Chengdu?
Solar noon in Chengdu is at 12:48 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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