Days in Hohhot are currently getting shorter, about 16 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 Hohhot
Hohhot is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 40.8106° N, 111.6522° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,543 km (2,823 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,476 km (3,403 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,562 km (9,048 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 9,407 km (5,845 mi) east
Hohhot 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 Hohhot
The point on Earth exactly opposite Hohhot is near Puente Alto - when it's noon in Hohhot, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Hohhot
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Hohhot
Hohhot is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Hohhot 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 Hohhot
In Hohhot, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 6m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 14m, a difference of roughly 5h 52m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Hohhot's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Hohhot at 40.81° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Hohhot
With a population of 2,350,000, Hohhot ranks as the 52nd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Hohhot
Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET / ZBHH) is a major international airport serving Hohhot directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:33:24.
Daylight saving time in Hohhot
Hohhot uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Hohhot does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Hohhot
Business hours in Hohhot (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 Hohhot
Compare time in Hohhot with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Hohhot
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Hohhot in?
Hohhot 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 Hohhot at UTC+8.
What time is it in Hohhot right now?
The current local time in Hohhot is 21:33:24 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Hohhot observe daylight saving time?
No. Hohhot is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Hohhot?
Hohhot is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Hohhot?
Hohhot Baita International Airport (HET) is the airport serving Hohhot. The current local time at the airport is 21:33:24.
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