Days in Ningbo are currently getting shorter, about 11 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 Ningbo
Ningbo is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.8782° N, 121.5495° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,326 km (2,067 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,693 km (4,159 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,345 km (8,292 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,732 km (7,290 mi) east
Ningbo 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 Ningbo
The point on Earth exactly opposite Ningbo is near Corrientes - when it's noon in Ningbo, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Ningbo
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Ningbo
Ningbo is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Ningbo 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 Ningbo
In Ningbo, 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 13m, a difference of roughly 3h 51m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Ningbo's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Ningbo at 29.88° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Ningbo
With a population of 3,731,203, Ningbo ranks as the 33rd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Ningbo
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB / ZSNB) is a major international airport serving Ningbo directly.
Current local time at the airport is 21:31:18.
Daylight saving time in Ningbo
Ningbo uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Ningbo does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Ningbo
Business hours in Ningbo (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 Ningbo
Compare time in Ningbo with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Ningbo
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ningbo in?
Ningbo 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 Ningbo at UTC+8.
What time is it in Ningbo right now?
The current local time in Ningbo is 21:31:18 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Ningbo observe daylight saving time?
No. Ningbo is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Ningbo?
Ningbo is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Ningbo?
Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) is the airport serving Ningbo. The current local time at the airport is 21:31:18.
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