Geographic position of Chongqing
Chongqing is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.5603° N, 106.5577° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,291 km (2,045 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,728 km (4,181 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,309 km (8,270 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,318 km (6,411 mi) east
Chongqing lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Chongqing
With a population of 7,457,599, Chongqing ranks as the 13th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Chongqing
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG / ZUCK) is a major international airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Chongqing.
Current local time at the airport is 01:14:12.
Daylight saving time in Chongqing
Chongqing uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Chongqing does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Chongqing
Business hours in Chongqing (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 Chongqing
Compare time in Chongqing with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Chongqing in?
Chongqing 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 Chongqing at UTC+8.
What time is it in Chongqing right now?
The current local time in Chongqing is 01:14:12 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Chongqing observe daylight saving time?
No. Chongqing is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Chongqing?
Chongqing is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Chongqing?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) is the nearest airport to Chongqing, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 01:14:12.
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