Days in Zhoushan are currently getting shorter, about 13 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 Zhoushan
Zhoushan is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 29.9887° N, 122.2049° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,338 km (2,074 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,680 km (4,151 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,357 km (8,300 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 11,783 km (7,322 mi) east
Zhoushan 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 Zhoushan
The point on Earth exactly opposite Zhoushan is near Corrientes - when it's noon in Zhoushan, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zhoushan
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Zhoushan
Zhoushan is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Zhoushan 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 Zhoushan
In Zhoushan, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 14h 4m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 13m, a difference of roughly 3h 51m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Zhoushan's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zhoushan at 29.99° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Zhoushan
With a population of 882,932, Zhoushan ranks as the 183rd most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zhoushan
Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport (HSN / ZSZS) is a major international airport located about 16 km (10 mi) from Zhoushan.
Current local time at the airport is 12:09:15.
Daylight saving time in Zhoushan
Zhoushan uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Zhoushan does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Zhoushan
Business hours in Zhoushan (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 Zhoushan
Compare time in Zhoushan with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Zhoushan
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zhoushan in?
Zhoushan 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 Zhoushan at UTC+8.
What time is it in Zhoushan right now?
The current local time in Zhoushan is 12:09:15 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zhoushan observe daylight saving time?
No. Zhoushan is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Zhoushan?
Zhoushan is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zhoushan?
Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport (HSN) is the nearest airport to Zhoushan, located about 16 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:09:15.
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