Days in Qinzhou are currently getting shorter, about 9 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 Qinzhou
Qinzhou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 21.9825° N, 108.6506° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,447 km (1,520 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,572 km (4,705 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,466 km (7,746 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,216 km (6,969 mi) east
Qinzhou lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Qinzhou
The point on Earth exactly opposite Qinzhou is near Antofagasta - when it's noon in Qinzhou, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Qinzhou
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Qinzhou
Qinzhou is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.
Because Qinzhou 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 Qinzhou
In Qinzhou, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 47m, a difference of roughly 2h 41m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Qinzhou's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Qinzhou at 21.98° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Qinzhou
With a population of 1,296,300, Qinzhou ranks as the 119th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Qinzhou
Beihai Fucheng Airport (BHY / ZGBH) is a regional airport located about 83 km (51 mi) from Qinzhou.
Current local time at the airport is 08:49:40.
Daylight saving time in Qinzhou
Qinzhou uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Qinzhou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Qinzhou
Business hours in Qinzhou (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 Qinzhou
Compare time in Qinzhou with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Qinzhou
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Qinzhou in?
Qinzhou 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 Qinzhou at UTC+8.
What time is it in Qinzhou right now?
The current local time in Qinzhou is 08:49:40 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Qinzhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Qinzhou is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Qinzhou?
Qinzhou is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Qinzhou?
Beihai Fucheng Airport (BHY) is the nearest airport to Qinzhou, located about 83 km away. The current local time at the airport is 08:49:40.
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