Days in Jieyang 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 Jieyang
Jieyang is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.5418° N, 116.3658° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,621 km (1,629 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,398 km (4,597 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,639 km (7,854 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,876 km (7,379 mi) east
Jieyang 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 Jieyang
The point on Earth exactly opposite Jieyang is near Salta - when it's noon in Jieyang, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Jieyang
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Jieyang
Jieyang is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Jieyang 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 Jieyang
In Jieyang, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 35m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 41m, a difference of roughly 2h 54m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Jieyang's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Jieyang at 23.54° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Jieyang
With a population of 1,899,394, Jieyang ranks as the 65th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Jieyang
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA / ZGOW) is a major international airport serving Jieyang directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:21:20.
Daylight saving time in Jieyang
Jieyang uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Jieyang does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Jieyang
Business hours in Jieyang (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 Jieyang
Compare time in Jieyang with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Jieyang
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jieyang in?
Jieyang 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 Jieyang at UTC+8.
What time is it in Jieyang right now?
The current local time in Jieyang is 12:21:20 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Jieyang observe daylight saving time?
No. Jieyang is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Jieyang?
Jieyang is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Jieyang?
Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA) is the airport serving Jieyang. The current local time at the airport is 12:21:20.
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