Current Time in Baofeng, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 29.28° N, 105.71° E
Elevation: 424 m above sea level
Population rank: #2009 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Chongqing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Baofeng, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Baofeng currently observes CST, UTC+8. Baofeng keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Baofeng does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Baofeng sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Perched at about 424 m, Baofeng sits well above the coast. Baofeng is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1147 km off. Baofeng is a smaller locality in China, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
The sun rises over Baofeng at 06:59 and sets at 18:26, giving 11h 27m of daylight today.
Baofeng Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Baofeng
Baofeng gets 11h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Baofeng is at 06:59 and sunset in Baofeng is at 18:26.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 16m near the December solstice to 14h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Baofeng and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Baofeng right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Baofeng's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Baofeng.
Weather in Baofeng
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Prayer Times in Baofeng
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:37 | 06:58 | 12:42 | 15:59 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:37 | 06:59 | 12:42 | 15:58 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:38 | 06:59 | 12:42 | 15:58 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:39 | 07:00 | 12:42 | 15:57 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:39 | 07:01 | 12:42 | 15:56 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:40 | 07:01 | 12:41 | 15:55 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:40 | 07:02 | 12:41 | 15:55 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
14-day Forecast for Baofeng
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Baofeng
Sunrise
in Baofeng
↑
6:59 AM
Sunset
in Baofeng
↓
6:26 PM
Day Length
11h 27m
Dawn
in Baofeng
6:34 AM
Dusk
in Baofeng
6:50 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Baofeng
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:08
Distances & Clock Changes in Baofeng
How Far Is Baofeng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,147 km | SE (131deg) |
| Singapore | 3,112 km | S (184deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,245 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,504 km | WSW (259deg) |
| Dubai | 4,969 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 6,007 km | NW (320deg) |
| Paris | 8,491 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,496 km | SE (142deg) |
Baofeng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Baofeng and you would surface near Coquimbo, Chile, about 295 km from the antipodal point at 29.3deg S, 74.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baofeng
What time is it in Baofeng right now?
The current local time in Baofeng is 04:42 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Baofeng follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Baofeng in?
Clocks in Baofeng follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Baofeng?
Is Baofeng on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Baofeng as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Baofeng today?
Baofeng sees sunrise at 06:59 and sunset at 18:26 today, giving 11h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Baofeng tonight?
Over Baofeng tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 24.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Baofeng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Baofeng, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.