Sunrise & sunset times in Changsha, China
On Sunday 4 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:22 and sets at 18:11 in Changsha. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Changsha
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Golden hour in Changsha today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Changsha when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Changsha (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Changsha’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:21 | 17:53 | 12:37 | 10h 32m |
| February | 07:06 | 18:18 | 12:42 | 11h 12m |
| March | 06:38 | 18:36 | 12:37 | 11h 58m |
| April | 06:03 | 18:53 | 12:28 | 12h 49m |
| May | 05:38 | 19:10 | 12:24 | 13h 32m |
| June | 05:30 | 19:26 | 12:28 | 13h 55m |
| July | 05:40 | 19:26 | 12:34 | 13h 45m |
| August | 05:57 | 19:07 | 12:32 | 13h 09m |
| September | 06:13 | 18:33 | 12:23 | 12h 20m |
| October | 06:28 | 17:59 | 12:13 | 11h 30m |
| November | 06:49 | 17:35 | 12:12 | 10h 45m |
| December | 07:12 | 17:34 | 12:23 | 10h 22m |
Solar year in Changsha (2026)
Day length in Changsha swings by 3h 35m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Changsha
Longest day in Changsha: 13h 48m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 12m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 37m.
Moon tonight in Changsha
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 10 October 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Changsha today?▼
The sun rises at 06:22 Asia/Shanghai in Changsha, China today.
What time is sunset in Changsha today?▼
The sun sets at 18:11 Asia/Shanghai in Changsha today.
How long is the day in Changsha today?▼
Daylight in Changsha today lasts 11 hours and 48 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Changsha?▼
The morning golden hour in Changsha runs from 05:58 to 06:53, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:39 to 18:34.
What is the timezone of Changsha?▼
Changsha uses the Asia/Shanghai timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Changsha?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Changsha is 21 June 2026, with 13h 56m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Changsha?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Changsha is 22 December 2026, with 10h 21m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Changsha?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Changsha swings by 3h 35m.