Time Now in Ankang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 32.68° N, 109.02° E
Elevation: 273 m above sea level
Population rank: #179 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shaanxi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Ankang keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Ankang does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Ankang sits at a modest 273 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1259 km away. A major centre in China, Ankang keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Ankang gets 12h 57m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:16 and sunset at 19:13.
Time & Daylight in Ankang
Daylight Hours in Ankang
Ankang gets 12h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ankang is at 06:16 and sunset in Ankang is at 19:13.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 00m near the December solstice to 14h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ankang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ankang right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Ankang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ankang.
Weather in Ankang
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Ankang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 28 Aug ● | 04:46 | 06:15 | 12:45 | 16:22 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:47 | 06:16 | 12:45 | 16:22 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:48 | 06:16 | 12:44 | 16:21 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:49 | 06:17 | 12:44 | 16:21 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:50 | 06:18 | 12:44 | 16:20 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:51 | 06:18 | 12:43 | 16:19 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:52 | 06:19 | 12:43 | 16:19 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
14-day Forecast for Ankang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ankang
Sunrise
in Ankang
↑
6:16 AM
Sunset
in Ankang
↓
7:13 PM
Day Length
12h 57m
Dawn
in Ankang
5:50 AM
Dusk
in Ankang
7:39 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ankang
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
100.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:18
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 07:03
Distances & Clock Changes in Ankang
How Far Is Ankang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,259 km | SSE (155deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,826 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Singapore | 3,526 km | S (190deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,895 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Dubai | 5,241 km | W (275deg) |
| Moscow | 5,929 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,393 km | NW (323deg) |
| Paris | 8,412 km | NW (319deg) |
Ankang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ankang and you would surface near Llaillay, Chile, about 18 km from the antipodal point at 32.7deg S, 71.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ankang
What time is it in Ankang right now?
The current local time in Ankang is 11:44 on Friday, August 28, 2026. Ankang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Ankang in?
Ankang uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Ankang?
Is Ankang on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 28, 2026, Ankang is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ankang today?
Today in Ankang: sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset is at 19:13, giving 12h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ankang tonight?
Over Ankang tonight the moon shows a Full Moon phase at 100.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Ankang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ankang, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.