Days in Taizhou are currently getting shorter, about 12 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 Taizhou
Taizhou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 32.4907° N, 119.9081° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,617 km (2,247 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,402 km (3,978 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,636 km (8,473 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,259 km (6,996 mi) east
Taizhou 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 Taizhou
The point on Earth exactly opposite Taizhou is near Rosario - when it's noon in Taizhou, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Taizhou
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Taizhou
Taizhou is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Taizhou 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 Taizhou
In Taizhou, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 17m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 1m, a difference of roughly 4h 16m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Taizhou's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Taizhou at 32.49° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Taizhou
With a population of 1,607,108, Taizhou ranks as the 83rd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Taizhou
Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY / ZSYA) is a regional airport located about 19 km (12 mi) from Taizhou.
Current local time at the airport is 21:31:40.
Daylight saving time in Taizhou
Taizhou uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Taizhou does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Taizhou
Business hours in Taizhou (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 Taizhou
Compare time in Taizhou with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Taizhou
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Taizhou in?
Taizhou 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 Taizhou at UTC+8.
What time is it in Taizhou right now?
The current local time in Taizhou is 21:31:40 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Taizhou observe daylight saving time?
No. Taizhou is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Taizhou?
Taizhou is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Taizhou?
Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) is the nearest airport to Taizhou, located about 19 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:31:40.
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