Days in Dandong are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 Dandong
Dandong is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.1292° N, 124.3947° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,467 km (2,776 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,552 km (3,450 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,486 km (9,001 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,588 km (6,579 mi) east
Dandong lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Dandong
The point on Earth exactly opposite Dandong is near Mar del Plata - when it's noon in Dandong, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Dandong
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Dandong
Dandong is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Dandong 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 Dandong
In Dandong, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 1m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 19m, a difference of roughly 5h 42m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Dandong's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Dandong at 40.13° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Dandong
With a population of 631,973, Dandong ranks as the 233rd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Dandong
Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG / ZYDD) is a regional airport serving Dandong directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:15:54.
Daylight saving time in Dandong
Dandong uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Dandong does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Dandong
Business hours in Dandong (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: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Dandong
Compare time in Dandong with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Dandong
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dandong in?
Dandong 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 Dandong at UTC+8.
What time is it in Dandong right now?
The current local time in Dandong is 12:15:54 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dandong observe daylight saving time?
No. Dandong is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Dandong?
Dandong is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dandong?
Dandong Langtou International Airport (DDG) is the airport serving Dandong. The current local time at the airport is 12:15:54.
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