Days in Mengzi are currently getting shorter, about 10 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 Mengzi
Mengzi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.3678° N, 103.3821° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,601 km (1,616 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,417 km (4,609 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,620 km (7,842 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,565 km (6,565 mi) east
Mengzi 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 Mengzi
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mengzi is near Antofagasta - when it's noon in Mengzi, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mengzi
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mengzi
Mengzi is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Mengzi 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 Mengzi
In Mengzi, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 34m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 41m, a difference of roughly 2h 53m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mengzi's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mengzi at 23.37° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mengzi
With a population of 595,100, Mengzi ranks as the 243rd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Mengzi
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG / ZPPP) is a major international airport located about 199 km (124 mi) from Mengzi.
Current local time at the airport is 11:48:07.
Daylight saving time in Mengzi
Mengzi uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Mengzi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Mengzi
Business hours in Mengzi (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 Mengzi
Compare time in Mengzi with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Mengzi
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mengzi in?
Mengzi 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 Mengzi at UTC+8.
What time is it in Mengzi right now?
The current local time in Mengzi is 11:48:07 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mengzi observe daylight saving time?
No. Mengzi is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Mengzi?
Mengzi is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mengzi?
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) is the nearest airport to Mengzi, located about 199 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:48:07.
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