Current Time in Chengde, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 40.95° N, 117.96° E
Elevation: 318 m above sea level
Population rank: #281 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hebei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Chengde, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Chengde currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Chengde are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Being in the temperate belt, Chengde sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Chengde stands at an elevated 318 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 1975 km away. A major centre in China, Chengde keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Chengde Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Chengde
Chengde gets 10h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chengde is at 06:32 and sunset in Chengde is at 17:10.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 13m near the December solstice to 15h 07m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chengde and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Chengde right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Chengde's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chengde.
Weather in Chengde
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Chengde
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 04:57 | 06:32 | 11:52 | 14:46 | 17:11 | 18:41 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:58 | 06:33 | 11:52 | 14:45 | 17:10 | 18:40 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 04:59 | 06:34 | 11:51 | 14:44 | 17:09 | 18:39 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:00 | 06:35 | 11:51 | 14:43 | 17:07 | 18:37 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:01 | 06:36 | 11:51 | 14:42 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:02 | 06:38 | 11:51 | 14:41 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:03 | 06:39 | 11:51 | 14:40 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
14-day Forecast for Chengde
Moon Phases & Times for Chengde
Distances & Clock Changes in Chengde
How Far Is Chengde From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,975 km | E (100deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,102 km | S (191deg) |
| Singapore | 4,627 km | SSW (202deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,903 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Moscow | 5,803 km | NW (315deg) |
| Dubai | 5,966 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 8,122 km | NW (325deg) |
| Paris | 8,208 km | NW (322deg) |
Chengde's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chengde and you would surface near Viedma, Argentina, about 82 km from the antipodal point at 41.0deg S, 62.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chengde
What time is it in Chengde right now?
The current local time in Chengde is 22:41 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Chengde follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Chengde in?
Chengde 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 Chengde?
Is Chengde on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 27, 2026, Chengde is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Chengde tonight?
Tonight the moon over Chengde is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 97.0%.
What is solar time in Chengde?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chengde, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.