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
Daylight Hours in Changsha
Changsha gets 13h 54m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 19:25.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 21m near the December solstice to 13h 56m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 12 Jun ● | 03:54 | 05:30 | 12:27 | 15:58 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:54 | 05:30 | 12:28 | 15:58 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:54 | 05:30 | 12:28 | 15:59 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:54 | 05:30 | 12:28 | 15:59 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 03:54 | 05:30 | 12:28 | 15:59 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 03:54 | 05:31 | 12:28 | 15:59 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 03:54 | 05:31 | 12:29 | 15:59 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Changsha
Sunrise
in Changsha
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Changsha
↓
7:25 PM
Day Length
13h 54m
Dawn
in Changsha
5:03 AM
Dusk
in Changsha
7:52 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Changsha
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
12.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:15
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 16:20
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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 12:23 on Friday, June 12, 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 June 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Changsha today?
Today in Changsha: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 19:25, giving 13h 54m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Changsha tonight?
The moon phase over Changsha tonight is Waning Crescent with 12.8% 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.