Days in Shangqiu are currently getting shorter, about 13 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 Shangqiu
Shangqiu is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 34.4500° N, 115.6500° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,835 km (2,383 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,184 km (3,843 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,854 km (8,608 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,616 km (6,596 mi) east
Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu
The point on Earth exactly opposite Shangqiu is near Córdoba - when it's noon in Shangqiu, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Shangqiu
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Shangqiu
Shangqiu is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu
In Shangqiu, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 27m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 51m, a difference of roughly 4h 36m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Shangqiu's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Shangqiu at 34.45° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Shangqiu
With a population of 1,536,392, Shangqiu ranks as the 93rd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Shangqiu
Heze Mudan Airport (HZA / ZSHZ) is a regional airport located about 85 km (53 mi) from Shangqiu.
Current local time at the airport is 21:33:53.
Daylight saving time in Shangqiu
Shangqiu uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Shangqiu does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Shangqiu
Business hours in Shangqiu (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 Shangqiu
Compare time in Shangqiu with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Shangqiu
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Shangqiu in?
Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu at UTC+8.
What time is it in Shangqiu right now?
The current local time in Shangqiu is 21:33:53 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Shangqiu observe daylight saving time?
No. Shangqiu is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Shangqiu?
Shangqiu is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Shangqiu?
Heze Mudan Airport (HZA) is the nearest airport to Shangqiu, located about 85 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:33:53.
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