Days in Zhaoqing are currently getting shorter, about 8 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 Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 23.0489° N, 112.4609° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,566 km (1,594 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,453 km (4,631 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,585 km (7,820 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,520 km (7,158 mi) east
Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing
The point on Earth exactly opposite Zhaoqing is near Salta - when it's noon in Zhaoqing, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zhaoqing
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing
In Zhaoqing, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 33m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 43m, a difference of roughly 2h 50m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Zhaoqing's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zhaoqing at 23.05° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Zhaoqing
With a population of 1,553,109, Zhaoqing ranks as the 89th most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zhaoqing
Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO / ZGFS) is a regional airport located about 63 km (39 mi) from Zhaoqing.
Current local time at the airport is 21:31:46.
Daylight saving time in Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Zhaoqing does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Zhaoqing
Business hours in Zhaoqing (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 Zhaoqing
Compare time in Zhaoqing with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Zhaoqing
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zhaoqing in?
Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing at UTC+8.
What time is it in Zhaoqing right now?
The current local time in Zhaoqing is 21:31:46 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zhaoqing observe daylight saving time?
No. Zhaoqing is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Zhaoqing?
Zhaoqing is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zhaoqing?
Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) is the nearest airport to Zhaoqing, located about 63 km away. The current local time at the airport is 21:31:46.
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