Days in Nanyang 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 Nanyang
Nanyang is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 33.0052° N, 112.5466° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,674 km (2,283 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,345 km (3,943 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,693 km (8,508 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,507 km (6,529 mi) east
Nanyang 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 Nanyang
The point on Earth exactly opposite Nanyang is near Puente Alto - when it's noon in Nanyang, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Nanyang
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Nanyang
Nanyang is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Nanyang 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 Nanyang
In Nanyang, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 20m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 58m, a difference of roughly 4h 22m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Nanyang's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Nanyang at 33.01° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Nanyang
With a population of 1,811,812, Nanyang ranks as the 69th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Nanyang
Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN / ZHXF) is a regional airport located about 98 km (61 mi) from Nanyang.
Current local time at the airport is 21:32:54.
Daylight saving time in Nanyang
Nanyang uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Nanyang does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Nanyang
Business hours in Nanyang (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 Nanyang
Compare time in Nanyang with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Nanyang
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Nanyang in?
Nanyang 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 Nanyang at UTC+8.
What time is it in Nanyang right now?
The current local time in Nanyang is 21:32:54 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Nanyang observe daylight saving time?
No. Nanyang is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Nanyang?
Nanyang is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Nanyang?
Xiangyang Liuji Airport (XFN) is the nearest airport to Nanyang, located about 98 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:32:54.
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