Current Time in Hengshui

08:56:42
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Country: China
Population: 522,147
Coordinates: 37.7391° N, 115.6835° E
Country Code: CN
IANA Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
18:15
Day Length*
12h 10m
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous - 86%

Days in Hengshui are currently getting shorter, about 17 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 Hengshui

Hengshui is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 37.7391° N, 115.6835° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 4,201 km (2,610 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 5,818 km (3,615 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 14,220 km (8,836 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 10,184 km (6,328 mi) east

Hengshui lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.

Antipode of Hengshui

The point on Earth exactly opposite Hengshui is near Mar del Plata - when it's noon in Hengshui, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hengshui

Morning Blue Hour
05:34-06:04
Morning Golden Hour
06:04-07:04
Evening Golden Hour
17:15-18:15
Evening Blue Hour
18:15-18:45

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Hengshui

Hengshui is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 88 days from now.

Because Hengshui 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 Hengshui

In Hengshui, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 46m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 33m, a difference of roughly 5h 13m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Hengshui's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hengshui at 37.74° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Hengshui

With a population of 522,147, Hengshui ranks as the 265th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Hengshui

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW / ZBSJ) is a major international airport located about 105 km (65 mi) from Hengshui.

Current local time at the airport is 08:56:42.

Daylight saving time in Hengshui

Hengshui uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.

Hengshui does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Hengshui

Business hours in Hengshui (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 Hengshui

Compare time in Hengshui with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Hengshui

Official national holiday observed in China.

Next holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival
September 25, 2026 · in 2 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Hengshui in?

Hengshui 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 Hengshui at UTC+8.

What time is it in Hengshui right now?

The current local time in Hengshui is 08:56:42 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Hengshui observe daylight saving time?

No. Hengshui is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Hengshui?

Hengshui is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Hengshui?

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) is the nearest airport to Hengshui, located about 105 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:56:42.

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