Current Time in Changsha, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 28.2° N, 112.97° E
Elevation: 67 m above sea level
Population rank: #38 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hunan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Changsha, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Changsha currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Changsha are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Changsha does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Changsha sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Changsha sits at a modest 67 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 665 km away. As one of China's largest cities, Changsha is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Changsha at 06:35 and sets at 17:48, giving 11h 13m of daylight today.
Changsha Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Changsha
Changsha gets 11h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Changsha is at 06:35 and sunset in Changsha is at 17:48.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 21m near the December solstice to 13h 56m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Changsha and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Changsha's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Changsha.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 26 Oct ● | 05:13 | 06:35 | 12:12 | 15:24 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:14 | 06:35 | 12:12 | 15:23 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:14 | 06:36 | 12:11 | 15:23 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:15 | 06:37 | 12:11 | 15:22 | 17:46 | 19:16 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:16 | 06:37 | 12:11 | 15:22 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:16 | 06:38 | 12:11 | 15:21 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:17 | 06:39 | 12:11 | 15:20 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Changsha
Sunrise
in Changsha
↑
6:35 AM
Sunset
in Changsha
↓
5:48 PM
Day Length
11h 13m
Dawn
in Changsha
6:10 AM
Dusk
in Changsha
6:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Changsha
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
99.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 18:23
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 07:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Changsha
How Far Is Changsha From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 665 km | S (169deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,641 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Singapore | 3,140 km | SSW (200deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,188 km | W (265deg) |
| Dubai | 5,687 km | W (281deg) |
| Moscow | 6,553 km | NW (321deg) |
| Sydney | 7,990 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 9,018 km | NW (325deg) |
Changsha's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Changsha and you would surface near Arauco, Argentina, about 48 km from the antipodal point at 28.2deg S, 67.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Changsha
What time is it in Changsha right now?
The current local time in Changsha is 21:11 on Monday, October 26, 2026. Changsha follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Changsha in?
Changsha 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 Changsha?
Is Changsha on daylight saving time right now?
No — Changsha is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 26, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Changsha today?
In Changsha today the sun rises at 06:35 and sets at 17:48, giving 11h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Changsha tonight?
The moon phase over Changsha tonight is Waning Gibbous with 99.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Changsha?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Changsha, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.