Days in Hengyang 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 Hengyang
Hengyang is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.8895° N, 112.6189° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,993 km (1,860 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,025 km (4,365 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,012 km (8,085 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,181 km (6,948 mi) east
Hengyang 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 Hengyang
The point on Earth exactly opposite Hengyang is near San Miguel de Tucumán - when it's noon in Hengyang, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hengyang
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Hengyang
Hengyang is currently in Autumn.
Because Hengyang 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 Hengyang
In Hengyang, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 50m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 27m, a difference of roughly 3h 23m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Hengyang's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hengyang at 26.89° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Hengyang
With a population of 1,075,516, Hengyang ranks as the 147th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Hengyang
Yongzhou Lingling Airport (LLF / ZGLG) is a regional airport located about 118 km (73 mi) from Hengyang.
Current local time at the airport is 21:42:54.
Daylight saving time in Hengyang
Hengyang uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Hengyang does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Hengyang
Business hours in Hengyang (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 Hengyang
Compare time in Hengyang with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Hengyang
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hengyang in?
Hengyang 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 Hengyang at UTC+8.
What time is it in Hengyang right now?
The current local time in Hengyang is 21:42:54 on Monday, 21 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hengyang observe daylight saving time?
No. Hengyang is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Hengyang?
Hengyang is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hengyang?
Yongzhou Lingling Airport (LLF) is the nearest airport to Hengyang, located about 118 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:42:54.
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