Days in Huzhou 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 Huzhou
Huzhou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.8703° N, 120.0933° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,436 km (2,135 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,582 km (4,090 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,455 km (8,361 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,475 km (7,130 mi) east
Huzhou 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 Huzhou
The point on Earth exactly opposite Huzhou is near Santa Fe - when it's noon in Huzhou, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Huzhou
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Huzhou
Huzhou is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Huzhou 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 Huzhou
In Huzhou, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 9m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 8m, a difference of roughly 4h 1m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Huzhou's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Huzhou at 30.87° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Huzhou
With a population of 1,015,937, Huzhou ranks as the 157th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Huzhou
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH / ZSJX) is a regional airport located about 58 km (36 mi) from Huzhou.
Current local time at the airport is 12:38:41.
Daylight saving time in Huzhou
Huzhou uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Huzhou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Huzhou
Business hours in Huzhou (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 Huzhou
Compare time in Huzhou with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Huzhou
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Huzhou in?
Huzhou 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 Huzhou at UTC+8.
What time is it in Huzhou right now?
The current local time in Huzhou is 12:38:41 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Huzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Huzhou is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Huzhou?
Huzhou is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Huzhou?
Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH) is the nearest airport to Huzhou, located about 58 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:38:41.
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