Days in Putian 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 Putian
Putian is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 25.4394° N, 119.0103° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,832 km (1,760 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,187 km (4,466 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,851 km (7,985 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,964 km (7,434 mi) east
Putian 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 Putian
The point on Earth exactly opposite Putian is near Corrientes - when it's noon in Putian, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Putian
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Putian
Putian is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Putian 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 Putian
In Putian, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 43m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 33m, a difference of roughly 3h 10m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Putian's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Putian at 25.44° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Putian
With a population of 1,539,389, Putian ranks as the 92nd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Putian
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN / ZSQZ) is a major international airport located about 83 km (52 mi) from Putian.
Current local time at the airport is 13:16:58.
Daylight saving time in Putian
Putian uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Putian does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Putian
Business hours in Putian (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 Putian
Compare time in Putian with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Putian
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Putian in?
Putian 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 Putian at UTC+8.
What time is it in Putian right now?
The current local time in Putian is 13:16:58 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Putian observe daylight saving time?
No. Putian is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Putian?
Putian is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Putian?
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (JJN) is the nearest airport to Putian, located about 83 km away. The current local time at the airport is 13:16:58.
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