Sunrise & sunset times in Tongchuan, China
On Tuesday 14 July 2026, the sun rises at 05:40 and sets at 19:58 in Tongchuan. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Tongchuan
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Tongchuan 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 Tongchuan when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Tongchuan (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Tongchuan’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:51 | 17:55 | 12:53 | 10h 04m |
| February | 07:30 | 18:26 | 12:58 | 10h 56m |
| March | 06:55 | 18:51 | 12:53 | 11h 56m |
| April | 06:12 | 19:16 | 12:44 | 13h 03m |
| May | 05:41 | 19:40 | 12:40 | 13h 59m |
| June | 05:30 | 19:59 | 12:44 | 14h 29m |
| July | 05:41 | 19:58 | 12:50 | 14h 16m |
| August | 06:04 | 19:32 | 12:48 | 13h 28m |
| September | 06:26 | 18:51 | 12:39 | 12h 24m |
| October | 06:49 | 18:09 | 12:30 | 11h 20m |
| November | 07:18 | 17:39 | 12:28 | 10h 21m |
| December | 07:44 | 17:34 | 12:39 | 9h 49m |
Solar year in Tongchuan (2026)
Day length in Tongchuan swings by 4h 42m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Tongchuan
Longest day in Tongchuan: 14h 21m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 39m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 9m.
Moon tonight in Tongchuan
Next full moon on 29 July 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 Tongchuan today?▼
The sun rises at 05:40 Asia/Shanghai in Tongchuan, China today.
What time is sunset in Tongchuan today?▼
The sun sets at 19:58 Asia/Shanghai in Tongchuan today.
How long is the day in Tongchuan today?▼
Daylight in Tongchuan today lasts 14 hours and 17 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Tongchuan?▼
The morning golden hour in Tongchuan runs from 05:11 to 06:17, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:22 to 20:27.
What is the timezone of Tongchuan?▼
Tongchuan 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 Tongchuan?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Tongchuan is 21 June 2026, with 14h 30m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Tongchuan?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Tongchuan is 22 December 2026, with 9h 49m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Tongchuan?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Tongchuan swings by 4h 42m.