Days in Dazhou 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 Dazhou
Dazhou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 31.2106° N, 107.4631° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,474 km (2,159 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,544 km (4,066 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,493 km (8,384 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,231 km (6,357 mi) east
Dazhou 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 Dazhou
The point on Earth exactly opposite Dazhou is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Dazhou, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Dazhou
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Dazhou
Dazhou is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Dazhou 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 Dazhou
In Dazhou, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 10m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 7m, a difference of roughly 4h 3m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Dazhou's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Dazhou at 31.21° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Dazhou
With a population of 1,589,435, Dazhou ranks as the 86th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Dazhou
Dazhou Jinya Airport (DZH / ZUDA) is a regional airport located about 18 km (11 mi) from Dazhou.
Current local time at the airport is 21:31:19.
Daylight saving time in Dazhou
Dazhou uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Dazhou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Dazhou
Business hours in Dazhou (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 Dazhou
Compare time in Dazhou with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Dazhou
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Dazhou in?
Dazhou 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 Dazhou at UTC+8.
What time is it in Dazhou right now?
The current local time in Dazhou is 21:31:19 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Dazhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Dazhou is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Dazhou?
Dazhou is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Dazhou?
Dazhou Jinya Airport (DZH) is the nearest airport to Dazhou, located about 18 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:31:19.
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