Days in Zunyi are currently getting shorter, about 11 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 Zunyi
Zunyi is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Eastern Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 27.6867° N, 106.9072° E.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 3,082 km (1,915 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 6,937 km (4,310 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 13,101 km (8,141 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 10,538 km (6,548 mi) east
Zunyi 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 Zunyi
The point on Earth exactly opposite Zunyi is near Antofagasta - when it's noon in Zunyi, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Zunyi
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Zunyi
Zunyi is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 68 days from now.
Because Zunyi 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 Zunyi
In Zunyi, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 13h 53m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 10h 23m, a difference of roughly 3h 30m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Zunyi's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Zunyi at 27.69° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Zunyi
With a population of 2,037,775, Zunyi ranks as the 61st most populous city in China, out of 2,061 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Zunyi
Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI / ZUZY) is a regional airport located about 36 km (22 mi) from Zunyi.
Current local time at the airport is 12:56:35.
Daylight saving time in Zunyi
Zunyi uses the IANA time zone identifier Asia/Shanghai. The current local offset is UTC+8 / CST.
Zunyi does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Zunyi
Business hours in Zunyi (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 Zunyi
Compare time in Zunyi with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Zunyi
Official national holiday observed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Zunyi in?
Zunyi 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 Zunyi at UTC+8.
What time is it in Zunyi right now?
The current local time in Zunyi is 12:56:35 on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Zunyi observe daylight saving time?
No. Zunyi is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Zunyi?
Zunyi is currently UTC+8, meaning local time is +8 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Zunyi?
Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (ZYI) is the nearest airport to Zunyi, located about 36 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:56:35.
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