Days in Nanchong 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 Nanchong
Nanchong is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 30.7951° N, 106.0847° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,428 km (2,130 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,591 km (4,095 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,447 km (8,356 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,144 km (6,303 mi) east
Nanchong 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 Nanchong
The point on Earth exactly opposite Nanchong is near Viña del Mar - when it's noon in Nanchong, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Nanchong
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Nanchong
Nanchong is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Nanchong 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 Nanchong
In Nanchong, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 8m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 9m, a difference of roughly 3h 59m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Nanchong's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Nanchong at 30.80° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Nanchong
With a population of 1,858,875, Nanchong ranks as the 67th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Nanchong
Langzhong Gucheng Airport (LZG / ZULA) is a regional airport located about 79 km (49 mi) from Nanchong.
Current local time at the airport is 21:33:25.
Daylight saving time in Nanchong
Nanchong uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Nanchong does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Nanchong
Business hours in Nanchong (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 Nanchong
Compare time in Nanchong with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Nanchong
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nanchong in?
Nanchong 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 Nanchong at UTC+8.
What time is it in Nanchong right now?
The current local time in Nanchong is 21:33:25 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nanchong observe daylight saving time?
No. Nanchong is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Nanchong?
Nanchong is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nanchong?
Langzhong Gucheng Airport (LZG) is the nearest airport to Nanchong, located about 79 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:33:25.
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