Days in Meishan are currently getting shorter, about 12 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 Meishan
Meishan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.0439° N, 103.8370° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,344 km (2,078 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,674 km (4,147 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,363 km (8,303 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,006 km (6,217 mi) east
Meishan 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 Meishan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Meishan is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Meishan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Meishan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Meishan
Meishan is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Meishan 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 Meishan
In Meishan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 4m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 12m, a difference of roughly 3h 52m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Meishan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Meishan at 30.04° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Meishan
With a population of 1,107,742, Meishan ranks as the 144th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Meishan
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU / ZUUU) is a major international airport located about 58 km (36 mi) from Meishan.
Current local time at the airport is 12:22:52.
Daylight saving time in Meishan
Meishan uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Meishan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Meishan
Business hours in Meishan (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 Meishan
Compare time in Meishan with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Meishan
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Meishan in?
Meishan 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 Meishan at UTC+8.
What time is it in Meishan right now?
The current local time in Meishan is 12:22:52 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Meishan observe daylight saving time?
No. Meishan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Meishan?
Meishan is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Meishan?
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) is the nearest airport to Meishan, located about 58 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:22:52.
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