Days in Macau are currently getting shorter, about 8 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 Macau
Macau is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 22.2006° N, 113.5461° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,471 km (1,535 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,547 km (4,689 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,490 km (7,761 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,703 km (7,272 mi) east
Macau lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Macau
The point on Earth exactly opposite Macau is near Salta - when it's noon in Macau, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Macau
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Macau
Macau is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Macau 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 Macau
In Macau, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 29m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 46m, a difference of roughly 2h 43m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Macau's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Macau at 22.20° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Macau
With a population of 649,335, Macau ranks as the 1st most populous city in Macao, out of 6 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Macau
Macau International Airport (MFM / VMMC) is a major international airport serving Macau directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:48:45.
Daylight saving time in Macau
Macau uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Macau. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Macau does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Macau
Business hours in Macau (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 Macau
Compare time in Macau with major cities worldwide.
Time now in other cities in Macao
Public Holidays Affecting Macau
Official national holiday observed in Macao.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Macau in?
Macau follows the Asia/Macau time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Macau at UTC+8.
What time is it in Macau right now?
The current local time in Macau is 11:48:45 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Macau observe daylight saving time?
No. Macau is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Macau?
Macau is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Macau?
Macau International Airport (MFM) is the airport serving Macau. The current local time at the airport is 11:48:45.
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