Geographic position of Hangzhou
Hangzhou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.2937° N, 120.1614° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,372 km (2,095 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,647 km (4,130 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,391 km (8,321 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,550 km (7,177 mi) east
Hangzhou lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Hangzhou
With a population of 9,236,032, Hangzhou ranks as the 11th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hangzhou
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH / ZSHC) is a major international airport located about 27 km (16 mi) from Hangzhou.
Current local time at the airport is 01:14:42.
Daylight saving time in Hangzhou
Hangzhou uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Hangzhou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Hangzhou
Business hours in Hangzhou (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 Hangzhou
Compare time in Hangzhou with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hangzhou in?
Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou at UTC+8.
What time is it in Hangzhou right now?
The current local time in Hangzhou is 01:14:42 on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hangzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Hangzhou is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hangzhou?
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) is the nearest airport to Hangzhou, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 01:14:42.
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