Current Time in Zhanjiang

22:07:15
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Country: China
Population: 1,400,709
Coordinates: 21.2339° N, 110.3875° E
Country Code: CN
IANA Timezone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC Offset
DST
No
Local Time
Sunrise
06:27
Sunset
18:35
Day Length*
12h 8m
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous - 90%

Days in Zhanjiang are currently getting shorter, about 7 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 Zhanjiang

Zhanjiang is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 21.2339° N, 110.3875° E.

  • Distance from the Equator:
    about 2,364 km (1,469 mi)
  • Distance from the North Pole:
    about 7,655 km (4,757 mi)
  • Distance from the South Pole:
    about 12,383 km (7,694 mi)
  • Distance from the Prime Meridian:
    about 11,454 km (7,117 mi) east

Zhanjiang lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.

Antipode of Zhanjiang

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

Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zhanjiang

Morning Blue Hour
05:57-06:27
Morning Golden Hour
06:27-07:27
Evening Golden Hour
17:35-18:35
Evening Blue Hour
18:35-19:05

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

Current Season in Zhanjiang

Zhanjiang is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 88 days from now.

Because Zhanjiang 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 Zhanjiang

In Zhanjiang, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 50m, a difference of roughly 2h 35m between the two.

This seasonal swing depends on Zhanjiang's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zhanjiang at 21.23° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.

Population Ranking of Zhanjiang

With a population of 1,400,709, Zhanjiang ranks as the 110th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.

Nearest Airport to Zhanjiang

Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport (ZHA / ZGZJ) is a major international airport located about 35 km (21 mi) from Zhanjiang.

Current local time at the airport is 22:07:15.

Daylight saving time in Zhanjiang

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

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

Best Time to Call Zhanjiang

Business hours in Zhanjiang (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 Zhanjiang

Compare time in Zhanjiang with major cities worldwide.

Public Holidays Affecting Zhanjiang

Official national holiday observed in China.

Next holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival
September 25, 2026 · in 2 days · banks and government offices typically closed

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Zhanjiang in?

Zhanjiang 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 Zhanjiang at UTC+8.

What time is it in Zhanjiang right now?

The current local time in Zhanjiang is 22:07:15 on Wednesday, 23 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.

Does Zhanjiang observe daylight saving time?

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

How far ahead or behind UTC is Zhanjiang?

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

What is the nearest airport to Zhanjiang?

Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport (ZHA) is the nearest airport to Zhanjiang, located about 35 km away. The current local time at the airport is 22:07:15.

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