Days in Chenzhou 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 Chenzhou
Chenzhou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.8000° N, 113.0333° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,872 km (1,785 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,147 km (4,441 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,891 km (8,010 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,329 km (7,040 mi) east
Chenzhou 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 Chenzhou
The point on Earth exactly opposite Chenzhou is near Salta - when it's noon in Chenzhou, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Chenzhou
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Chenzhou
Chenzhou is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Chenzhou 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 Chenzhou
In Chenzhou, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 45m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 31m, a difference of roughly 3h 14m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Chenzhou's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Chenzhou at 25.80° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Chenzhou
With a population of 822,534, Chenzhou ranks as the 196th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Chenzhou
Chenzhou Beihu Airport (HCZ / ZGCZ) is a regional airport located about 20 km (12 mi) from Chenzhou.
Current local time at the airport is 08:12:57.
Daylight saving time in Chenzhou
Chenzhou uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Chenzhou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Chenzhou
Business hours in Chenzhou (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 Chenzhou
Compare time in Chenzhou with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Chenzhou
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chenzhou in?
Chenzhou 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 Chenzhou at UTC+8.
What time is it in Chenzhou right now?
The current local time in Chenzhou is 08:12:57 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chenzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Chenzhou is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Chenzhou?
Chenzhou is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chenzhou?
Chenzhou Beihu Airport (HCZ) is the nearest airport to Chenzhou, located about 20 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:12:57.
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