Days in Ganzhou are currently getting shorter, about 9 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 Ganzhou
Ganzhou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.8466° N, 114.9326° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,877 km (1,788 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,142 km (4,438 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,896 km (8,013 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,514 km (7,154 mi) east
Ganzhou 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 Ganzhou
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ganzhou is near San Miguel de Tucumán - when it's noon in Ganzhou, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ganzhou
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ganzhou
Ganzhou is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Ganzhou 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 Ganzhou
In Ganzhou, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 45m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 31m, a difference of roughly 3h 14m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ganzhou's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ganzhou at 25.85° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ganzhou
With a population of 1,977,253, Ganzhou ranks as the 63rd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Ganzhou
Jinggangshan Airport (JGS / ZSGS) is a regional airport located about 114 km (71 mi) from Ganzhou.
Current local time at the airport is 21:33:34.
Daylight saving time in Ganzhou
Ganzhou uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Ganzhou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Ganzhou
Business hours in Ganzhou (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 Ganzhou
Compare time in Ganzhou with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Ganzhou
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ganzhou in?
Ganzhou 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 Ganzhou at UTC+8.
What time is it in Ganzhou right now?
The current local time in Ganzhou is 21:33:34 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ganzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Ganzhou is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ganzhou?
Ganzhou is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ganzhou?
Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) is the nearest airport to Ganzhou, located about 114 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:33:34.
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