Sunrise & sunset times in Zigong, China
On Saturday 3 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:54 and sets at 18:44 in Zigong. All times are shown in the Asia/Shanghai timezone.
Today in Zigong
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Zigong 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 Zigong when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Zigong (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Zigong’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:56 | 18:24 | 13:10 | 10h 28m |
| February | 07:40 | 18:50 | 13:14 | 11h 09m |
| March | 07:11 | 19:09 | 13:09 | 11h 57m |
| April | 06:35 | 19:27 | 13:00 | 12h 52m |
| May | 06:08 | 19:45 | 12:57 | 13h 36m |
| June | 06:00 | 20:01 | 13:01 | 14h 00m |
| July | 06:11 | 20:02 | 13:06 | 13h 50m |
| August | 06:29 | 19:41 | 13:05 | 13h 12m |
| September | 06:45 | 19:06 | 12:56 | 12h 21m |
| October | 07:02 | 18:31 | 12:46 | 11h 29m |
| November | 07:24 | 18:06 | 12:45 | 10h 41m |
| December | 07:47 | 18:04 | 12:55 | 10h 16m |
Solar year in Zigong (2026)
Day length in Zigong swings by 3h 46m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Zigong
Longest day in Zigong: 13h 53m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 10h 7m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 11h 37m.
Moon tonight in Zigong
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 Zigong today?▼
The sun rises at 06:54 Asia/Shanghai in Zigong, China today.
What time is sunset in Zigong today?▼
The sun sets at 18:44 Asia/Shanghai in Zigong today.
How long is the day in Zigong today?▼
Daylight in Zigong today lasts 11 hours and 49 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Zigong?▼
The morning golden hour in Zigong runs from 06:31 to 07:26, and the evening golden hour runs from 18:13 to 19:08.
What is the timezone of Zigong?▼
Zigong 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 Zigong?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Zigong is 21 June 2026, with 14h 02m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Zigong?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Zigong is 22 December 2026, with 10h 16m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Zigong?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Zigong swings by 3h 46m.