Sunrise & sunset times in Chengdu, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 06:00 and sets at 20:08 in Chengdu. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Chengdu
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Chengdu 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 Chengdu when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Chengdu (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Chengdu’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:01 | 18:24 | 13:13 | 10h 22m |
| February | 07:44 | 18:51 | 13:17 | 11h 06m |
| March | 07:14 | 19:11 | 13:12 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:36 | 19:31 | 13:03 | 12h 54m |
| May | 06:09 | 19:51 | 13:00 | 13h 41m |
| June | 06:00 | 20:07 | 13:04 | 14h 07m |
| July | 06:11 | 20:07 | 13:09 | 13h 56m |
| August | 06:30 | 19:46 | 13:08 | 13h 16m |
| September | 06:47 | 19:09 | 12:59 | 12h 21m |
| October | 07:05 | 18:32 | 12:49 | 11h 26m |
| November | 07:29 | 18:06 | 12:48 | 10h 36m |
| December | 07:53 | 18:04 | 12:58 | 10h 10m |
Solar year in Chengdu (2026)
Day length in Chengdu swings by 3h 58m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Chengdu
Longest day in Chengdu: 13h 59m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 1m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 59m.
Moon tonight in Chengdu
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 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 Chengdu today?▼
The sun rises at 06:00 Asia/Shanghai in Chengdu, China today.
What time is sunset in Chengdu today?▼
The sun sets at 20:08 Asia/Shanghai in Chengdu today.
How long is the day in Chengdu today?▼
Daylight in Chengdu today lasts 14 hours and 7 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chengdu?▼
The morning golden hour in Chengdu runs from 05:32 to 06:35, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:32 to 20:35.
What is the timezone of Chengdu?▼
Chengdu 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 Chengdu?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Chengdu is 21 June 2026, with 14h 08m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chengdu?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Chengdu is 22 December 2026, with 10h 10m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Chengdu?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Chengdu swings by 3h 58m.