Time Now in Chaozhou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 23.65° N, 116.62° E
Elevation: 23 m above sea level
Population rank: #71 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
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
Chaozhou keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Chaozhou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Chaozhou sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 23 m, Chaozhou is practically at sea level. Hong Kong is the nearest major hub, roughly 291 km distant. As one of China's largest cities, Chaozhou is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Chaozhou
Daylight Hours in Chaozhou
Chaozhou gets 12h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chaozhou is at 05:59 and sunset in Chaozhou is at 18:19.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 40m near the December solstice to 13h 35m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chaozhou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Chaozhou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Chaozhou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chaozhou.
Weather in Chaozhou
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Prayer Times in Chaozhou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 13 Sep ● | 04:40 | 05:59 | 12:09 | 15:36 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:41 | 05:59 | 12:09 | 15:36 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:41 | 05:59 | 12:09 | 15:35 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:42 | 06:00 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:42 | 06:00 | 12:08 | 15:35 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:42 | 06:00 | 12:07 | 15:34 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:43 | 06:00 | 12:07 | 15:34 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
14-day Forecast for Chaozhou
Moon Phases & Times for Chaozhou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
4.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:45
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Chaozhou
How Far Is Chaozhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 291 km | WSW (240deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,586 km | NE (54deg) |
| Singapore | 2,837 km | SSW (211deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,541 km | W (272deg) |
| Dubai | 6,157 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,176 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,368 km | SSE (149deg) |
| London | 9,642 km | NW (326deg) |
Chaozhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chaozhou and you would surface near Embarcación, Argentina, about 88 km from the antipodal point at 23.6deg S, 63.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chaozhou
What time is it in Chaozhou right now?
The current local time in Chaozhou is 06:56 on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Chaozhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Chaozhou in?
Clocks in Chaozhou 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 Chaozhou?
Is Chaozhou on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Chaozhou as of September 13, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Chaozhou tonight?
Over Chaozhou tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 4.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Chaozhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chaozhou, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.