Today in Chengdu, China, the sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 6:46 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 46m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 77 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Chengdu is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Chengdu
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Chengdu runs from N/A to 7:32 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:14 PM and lasts until 6:46 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Chengdu sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Chengdu falls exactly at 12:53 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of -16.86 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chengdu, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Chengdu?
At Chengdu's latitude of 30.659867°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 94.63° (E). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Chengdu are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 30.659867, 104.063315. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Chengdu (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Chengdu versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 7:00 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 46m |
| 2025 | 7:00 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 45m |
| 2021 | 7:00 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Chengdu today?
In Chengdu, the sun rises at exactly 7:00 AM and sets at 6:46 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Chengdu today?
Today, morning golden hour in Chengdu runs from N/A to 7:32 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:14 PM and lasts until 6:44 PM.
Why does sunrise in Chengdu shift every day?
At Chengdu's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 94.63° (E). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Chengdu at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:53 PM when the sun reaches -16.86. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Chengdu, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Chengdu changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 7:00 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 7:00 AM.