Current Time in Zhangzhou

09:26:30
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Country: China
Population: 589,831
Coordinates: 24.5133° N, 117.6556° E
Country Code: CN
IANA Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
18:12
Day Length*
12h 17m
Moon Phase
Waxing Crescent - 28%

Days in Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou

Zhangzhou is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 24.5133° N, 117.6556° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 2,729 km (1,696 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 7,290 km (4,530 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 12,748 km (7,921 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 11,917 km (7,405 mi) east

Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou

The point on Earth exactly opposite Zhangzhou is near Salta - when it's noon in Zhangzhou, it's close to midnight there.

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zhangzhou

Morning Blue Hour
05:25-05:55
Morning Golden Hour
05:55-06:55
Evening Golden Hour
17:12-18:12
Evening Blue Hour
18:12-18:42

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

Current Season in Zhangzhou

Zhangzhou is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 4 days from now.

Because Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou

In Zhangzhou, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 39m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 37m, a difference of roughly 3h 2m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Zhangzhou's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zhangzhou at 24.51° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Zhangzhou

With a population of 589,831, Zhangzhou ranks as the 245th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Zhangzhou

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN / ZSAM) is a major international airport located about 48 km (30 mi) from Zhangzhou.

Current local time at the airport is 09:26:30.

Daylight saving time in Zhangzhou

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

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

Best Time to Call Zhangzhou

Business hours in Zhangzhou (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 Zhangzhou

Compare time in Zhangzhou with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Zhangzhou

Official national holiday observed in China.

Next holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival
September 25, 2026 · in 8 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Zhangzhou in?

Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou at UTC+8.

What time is it in Zhangzhou right now?

The current local time in Zhangzhou is 09:26:30 on Thursday, 17 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Zhangzhou observe daylight saving time?

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

How far ahead or behind UTC is Zhangzhou?

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

What is the nearest airport to Zhangzhou?

Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) is the nearest airport to Zhangzhou, located about 48 km away. The current local time at the airport is 09:26:30.

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