Days in Nanjing 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 Nanjing
Nanjing is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.0617° N, 118.7778° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,569 km (2,218 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,450 km (4,008 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,588 km (8,443 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,206 km (6,963 mi) east
Nanjing 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 Nanjing
The point on Earth exactly opposite Nanjing is near Santa Fe - when it's noon in Nanjing, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Nanjing
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Nanjing
Nanjing is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Nanjing 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 Nanjing
In Nanjing, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 15m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 3m, a difference of roughly 4h 12m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Nanjing's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Nanjing at 32.06° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Nanjing
With a population of 9,314,685, Nanjing ranks as the 10th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Nanjing
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG / ZSNJ) is a major international airport located about 37 km (23 mi) from Nanjing.
Current local time at the airport is 14:09:31.
Daylight saving time in Nanjing
Nanjing uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Nanjing does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Nanjing
Business hours in Nanjing (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 Nanjing
Compare time in Nanjing with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Nanjing
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nanjing in?
Nanjing 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 Nanjing at UTC+8.
What time is it in Nanjing right now?
The current local time in Nanjing is 14:09:31 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nanjing observe daylight saving time?
No. Nanjing is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Nanjing?
Nanjing is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nanjing?
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) is the nearest airport to Nanjing, located about 37 km away. The current local time at the airport is 14:09:31.
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