Current Time in Changshu

21:33:35
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: China
Population: 1,677,050
Coordinates: 31.6462° N, 120.7422° E
Country Code: CN
IANA Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
17:58
Day Length*
12h 15m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Changshu are currently getting shorter, about 11 minutes shorter than a week ago.*

* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.

Geographic position of Changshu

Changshu is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.6462° N, 120.7422° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 3,523 km (2,189 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 6,496 km (4,036 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 13,542 km (8,415 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 11,442 km (7,110 mi) east

Changshu lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.

Antipode of Changshu

The point on Earth exactly opposite Changshu is near Santa Fe - when it's noon in Changshu, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Changshu

Morning Blue Hour
05:13-05:43
Morning Golden Hour
05:43-06:43
Evening Golden Hour
16:58-17:58
Evening Blue Hour
17:58-18:28

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Changshu

Changshu is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Changshu is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.

Longest & Shortest Day in Changshu

In Changshu, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 12m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 5m, a difference of roughly 4h 7m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Changshu's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Changshu at 31.65° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Changshu

With a population of 1,677,050, Changshu ranks as the 78th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Changshu

Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX / ZSWX) is a major international airport located about 34 km (21 mi) from Changshu.

Current local time at the airport is 21:33:35.

Daylight saving time in Changshu

Changshu uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.

Changshu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Changshu

Business hours in Changshu (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:

  • New York: 9:00 PM (previous day) - 5:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • Los Angeles: 6:00 PM (previous day) - 2:00 AM ( Partial overlap)
  • London: 2:00 AM - 10:00 AM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Dubai: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
  • Mumbai: 6:30 AM - 2:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
  • Tokyo: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ( Convenient)
  • Sydney: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM ( Convenient)

Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.

Time Difference from Changshu

Compare time in Changshu with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Changshu

Official national holiday observed in China.

Next holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival
September 25, 2026 · in 5 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Changshu in?

Changshu follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Changshu at UTC+8.

What time is it in Changshu right now?

The current local time in Changshu is 21:33:35 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Changshu observe daylight saving time?

No. Changshu is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Changshu?

Changshu is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Changshu?

Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) is the nearest airport to Changshu, located about 34 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:33:35.

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