Days in Guang’an are currently getting shorter, about 13 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 Guang’an
Guang’an is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.4741° N, 106.6370° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,392 km (2,108 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,626 km (4,117 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,411 km (8,333 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,231 km (6,357 mi) east
Guang’an 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 Guang’an
The point on Earth exactly opposite Guang’an is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Guang’an, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Guang’an
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Guang’an
Guang’an is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Guang’an 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 Guang’an
In Guang’an, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 7m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 10m, a difference of roughly 3h 57m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Guang’an's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Guang’an at 30.47° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Guang’an
With a population of 858,159, Guang’an ranks as the 190th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Guang’an
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG / ZUCK) is a major international airport located about 85 km (53 mi) from Guang’an.
Current local time at the airport is 12:53:45.
Daylight saving time in Guang’an
Guang’an uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Guang’an does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Guang’an
Business hours in Guang’an (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 Guang’an
Compare time in Guang’an with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Guang’an
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Guang’an in?
Guang’an 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 Guang’an at UTC+8.
What time is it in Guang’an right now?
The current local time in Guang’an is 12:53:45 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Guang’an observe daylight saving time?
No. Guang’an is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Guang’an?
Guang’an is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Guang’an?
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) is the nearest airport to Guang’an, located about 85 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:53:45.
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