Days in Foshan are currently getting shorter, about 10 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 Foshan
Foshan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.0268° N, 113.1315° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,563 km (1,593 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,455 km (4,632 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,582 km (7,818 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,590 km (7,202 mi) east
Foshan lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Foshan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Foshan is near Salta - when it's noon in Foshan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Foshan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Foshan
Foshan is currently in astronomical autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Foshan lies in the tropics, at 23.03° N. Here the four temperate seasons are far less pronounced than at higher latitudes: day length changes only slightly through the year, and the local climate is often described by wet and dry seasons instead.
Longest & Shortest Day in Foshan
In Foshan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 33m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 43m, a difference of roughly 2h 50m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Foshan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Foshan at 23.03° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Foshan
With a population of 9,042,509, Foshan ranks as the 12th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Foshan
Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO / ZGFS) is a regional airport serving Foshan directly.
Current local time at the airport is 13:26:00.
Daylight saving time in Foshan
Foshan uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Foshan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Foshan
Business hours in Foshan (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 Foshan
Compare time in Foshan with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Foshan
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Foshan in?
Foshan 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 Foshan at UTC+8.
What time is it in Foshan right now?
The current local time in Foshan is 13:26:00 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Foshan observe daylight saving time?
No. Foshan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Foshan?
Foshan is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Foshan?
Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) is the airport serving Foshan. The current local time at the airport is 13:26:00.
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