Days in Tianjin are currently getting shorter, about 17 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 Tianjin
Tianjin is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 39.1422° N, 117.1767° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,357 km (2,707 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,661 km (3,518 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,376 km (8,933 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,117 km (6,286 mi) east
Tianjin 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 Tianjin
The point on Earth exactly opposite Tianjin is near Mar del Plata - when it's noon in Tianjin, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Tianjin
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Tianjin
Tianjin is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Tianjin 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 Tianjin
In Tianjin, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 56m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 9h 25m, a difference of roughly 5h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Tianjin's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Tianjin at 39.14° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Tianjin
With a population of 11,090,314, Tianjin ranks as the 6th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Tianjin
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN / ZBTJ) is a major international airport serving Tianjin directly.
Current local time at the airport is 14:42:01.
Daylight saving time in Tianjin
Tianjin uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Tianjin does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Tianjin
Business hours in Tianjin (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 Tianjin
Compare time in Tianjin with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Tianjin
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Tianjin in?
Tianjin 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 Tianjin at UTC+8.
What time is it in Tianjin right now?
The current local time in Tianjin is 14:42:01 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Tianjin observe daylight saving time?
No. Tianjin is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Tianjin?
Tianjin is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Tianjin?
Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) is the airport serving Tianjin. The current local time at the airport is 14:42:01.
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