Days in Daqing are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Daqing
Daqing is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 46.5833° N, 125.0000° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,186 km (3,222 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,833 km (3,003 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,204 km (9,447 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,564 km (5,943 mi) east
Daqing 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 Daqing
The point on Earth exactly opposite Daqing is near Mar del Plata - when it's noon in Daqing, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Daqing
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Daqing
Daqing is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Daqing 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 Daqing
In Daqing, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 50m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 34m, a difference of roughly 7h 16m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Daqing's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Daqing at 46.58° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Daqing
With a population of 1,604,027, Daqing ranks as the 84th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Daqing
Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG / ZYQQ) is a major international airport located about 109 km (68 mi) from Daqing.
Current local time at the airport is 21:30:27.
Daylight saving time in Daqing
Daqing uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Daqing does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Daqing
Business hours in Daqing (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 Daqing
Compare time in Daqing with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Daqing
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Daqing in?
Daqing 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 Daqing at UTC+8.
What time is it in Daqing right now?
The current local time in Daqing is 21:30:27 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Daqing observe daylight saving time?
No. Daqing is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Daqing?
Daqing is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Daqing?
Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) is the nearest airport to Daqing, located about 109 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:30:27.
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