Time Now in Botou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 38.07° N, 116.57° E
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #971 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hebei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Local time in Botou runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). Botou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Botou lies barely above sea level, at roughly 21 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1766 km away. Botou is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Botou sees 12h 58m between a 05:44 sunrise and a 18:42 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Botou
Daylight Hours in Botou
Botou gets 12h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Botou is at 05:44 and sunset in Botou is at 18:42.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the December solstice to 14h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Botou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Botou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Botou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Botou.
Weather in Botou
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Prayer Times in Botou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 2 Sep ● | 04:08 | 05:43 | 12:13 | 15:53 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:09 | 05:44 | 12:13 | 15:52 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:10 | 05:45 | 12:13 | 15:51 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:12 | 05:46 | 12:12 | 15:50 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:13 | 05:47 | 12:12 | 15:49 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:14 | 05:48 | 12:12 | 15:48 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:15 | 05:48 | 12:11 | 15:47 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
14-day Forecast for Botou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Botou
Sunrise
in Botou
↑
5:44 AM
Sunset
in Botou
↓
6:42 PM
Day Length
12h 58m
Dawn
in Botou
5:16 AM
Dusk
in Botou
7:09 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Botou
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
69.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 21:48
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:11
Distances & Clock Changes in Botou
How Far Is Botou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,766 km | S (188deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,065 km | E (90deg) |
| Singapore | 4,285 km | SSW (201deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,705 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Dubai | 5,871 km | W (275deg) |
| Moscow | 5,951 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 8,315 km | NW (325deg) |
| Paris | 8,385 km | NW (322deg) |
Botou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Botou and you would surface near Jacinto Aráuz, Argentina, about 2 km from the antipodal point at 38.1deg S, 63.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Botou
What time is it in Botou right now?
The current local time in Botou is 21:50 on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. Botou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Botou in?
Botou 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 Botou?
Is Botou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 02, 2026, Botou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Botou today?
Today in Botou: sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset is at 18:42, giving 12h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Botou tonight?
Over Botou tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 69.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Botou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Botou, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.