Sunrise & sunset times in Chongqing, China
On Tuesday 16 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:53 and sets at 19:55 in Chongqing. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Chongqing
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Golden hour in Chongqing 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 Chongqing when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Chongqing (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Chongqing’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:49 | 18:16 | 13:03 | 10h 27m |
| February | 07:33 | 18:42 | 13:07 | 11h 09m |
| March | 07:04 | 19:01 | 13:02 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:27 | 19:20 | 12:53 | 12h 52m |
| May | 06:01 | 19:39 | 12:50 | 13h 37m |
| June | 05:53 | 19:55 | 12:54 | 14h 01m |
| July | 06:03 | 19:55 | 12:59 | 13h 51m |
| August | 06:21 | 19:34 | 12:58 | 13h 13m |
| September | 06:38 | 18:59 | 12:49 | 12h 21m |
| October | 06:55 | 18:23 | 12:39 | 11h 28m |
| November | 07:17 | 17:58 | 12:38 | 10h 40m |
| December | 07:40 | 17:56 | 12:48 | 10h 15m |
Solar year in Chongqing (2026)
Day length in Chongqing swings by 3h 48m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Chongqing
Longest day in Chongqing: 13h 54m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 6m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 53m.
Moon tonight in Chongqing
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 Chongqing today?▼
The sun rises at 05:53 Asia/Shanghai in Chongqing, China today.
What time is sunset in Chongqing today?▼
The sun sets at 19:55 Asia/Shanghai in Chongqing today.
How long is the day in Chongqing today?▼
Daylight in Chongqing today lasts 14 hours and 2 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Chongqing?▼
The morning golden hour in Chongqing runs from 05:26 to 06:28, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:20 to 20:22.
What is the timezone of Chongqing?▼
Chongqing 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 Chongqing?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Chongqing is 21 June 2026, with 14h 03m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Chongqing?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Chongqing is 22 December 2026, with 10h 15m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Chongqing?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Chongqing swings by 3h 48m.