Time Now in Changzhou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 31.77° N, 119.95° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #36 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Changzhou sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Changzhou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Changzhou sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Changzhou lies barely above sea level, at roughly 9 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1196 km away. Changzhou ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Changzhou at 05:10 and sets at 19:02, giving 13h 51m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Changzhou
Daylight Hours in Changzhou
Changzhou gets 13h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Changzhou is at 05:10 and sunset in Changzhou is at 19:02.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 04m near the December solstice to 14h 13m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Changzhou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Changzhou right now.
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Cities Sharing Changzhou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Changzhou.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 24 Jul ● | 03:32 | 05:10 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:33 | 05:11 | 12:06 | 15:47 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 03:34 | 05:11 | 12:06 | 15:47 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 03:35 | 05:12 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 03:36 | 05:12 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 03:37 | 05:13 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 03:38 | 05:14 | 12:06 | 15:46 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Changzhou
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Moon Phases & Times for Changzhou
Distances & Clock Changes in Changzhou
How Far Is Changzhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,196 km | SSW (210deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,870 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Singapore | 3,782 km | SSW (210deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,893 km | W (265deg) |
| Dubai | 6,273 km | W (281deg) |
| Moscow | 6,679 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 7,999 km | SSE (153deg) |
| London | 9,068 km | NNW (327deg) |
Changzhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Changzhou and you would surface near Tabossi, Argentina, about 11 km from the antipodal point at 31.8deg S, 60.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Changzhou
What time is it in Changzhou right now?
The current local time in Changzhou is 05:15 on Friday, July 24, 2026. Changzhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Changzhou in?
Changzhou 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 Changzhou?
Is Changzhou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 24, 2026, Changzhou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Changzhou today?
Today in Changzhou: sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset is at 19:02, giving 13h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Changzhou tonight?
The moon phase over Changzhou tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 72.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Changzhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Changzhou, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.