Current Time in Tai’an

21:31:36
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Country: China
Population: 1,735,425
Coordinates: 36.1853° N, 117.1200° E
Country Code: CN
IANA Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
18:13
Day Length*
12h 17m
Moon Phase
First Quarter - 64%

Days in Tai’an 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 Tai’an

Tai’an is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 36.1853° N, 117.1200° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 4,028 km (2,503 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 5,991 km (3,723 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 14,047 km (8,728 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 10,523 km (6,539 mi) east

Tai’an lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.

Antipode of Tai’an

The point on Earth exactly opposite Tai’an is near Rosario - when it's noon in Tai’an, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Tai’an

Morning Blue Hour
05:26-05:56
Morning Golden Hour
05:56-06:56
Evening Golden Hour
17:13-18:13
Evening Blue Hour
18:13-18:43

Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.

Current Season in Tai’an

Tai’an is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.

Because Tai’an 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 Tai’an

In Tai’an, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 37m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 41m, a difference of roughly 4h 56m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Tai’an's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Tai’an at 36.19° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Tai’an

With a population of 1,735,425, Tai’an ranks as the 76th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Tai’an

Jining Da'an Airport (JNG / ZSJG) is a regional airport located about 69 km (43 mi) from Tai’an.

Current local time at the airport is 21:31:36.

Daylight saving time in Tai’an

Tai’an uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.

Tai’an does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.

Best Time to Call Tai’an

Business hours in Tai’an (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 Tai’an

Compare time in Tai’an with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Tai’an

Official national holiday observed in China.

Next holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival
September 25, 2026 · in 5 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Tai’an in?

Tai’an 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 Tai’an at UTC+8.

What time is it in Tai’an right now?

The current local time in Tai’an is 21:31:36 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Tai’an observe daylight saving time?

No. Tai’an is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.

How far ahead or behind UTC is Tai’an?

Tai’an is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

What is the nearest airport to Tai’an?

Jining Da'an Airport (JNG) is the nearest airport to Tai’an, located about 69 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:31:36.

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