Days in Jinan are currently getting shorter, about 14 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 Jinan
Jinan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.6683° N, 116.9972° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,082 km (2,536 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,937 km (3,689 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,101 km (8,762 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,447 km (6,491 mi) east
Jinan 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 Jinan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Jinan is near Rosario - when it's noon in Jinan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Jinan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Jinan
Jinan is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Jinan 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 Jinan
In Jinan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 40m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 39m, a difference of roughly 5h 1m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Jinan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Jinan at 36.67° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Jinan
With a population of 4,335,989, Jinan ranks as the 24th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Jinan
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA / ZSJN) is a major international airport located about 29 km (18 mi) from Jinan.
Current local time at the airport is 21:31:36.
Daylight saving time in Jinan
Jinan uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Jinan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Jinan
Business hours in Jinan (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 Jinan
Compare time in Jinan with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Jinan
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jinan in?
Jinan 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 Jinan at UTC+8.
What time is it in Jinan right now?
The current local time in Jinan is 21:31:36 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Jinan observe daylight saving time?
No. Jinan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Jinan?
Jinan is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Jinan?
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA) is the nearest airport to Jinan, located about 29 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:31:36.
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