Time Now in Chongxing, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 38.03° N, 106.3° E
Elevation: 1,128 m above sea level
Population rank: #1310 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Ningxia
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Chongxing sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Perched at about 1128 m, Chongxing sits well above the coast. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1902 km away. A major centre in China, Chongxing keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Chongxing gets 12h 53m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:27 and sunset at 19:20.
Time & Daylight in Chongxing
Daylight Hours in Chongxing
Chongxing gets 12h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Chongxing is at 06:27 and sunset in Chongxing is at 19:20.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 31m near the December solstice to 14h 48m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Chongxing and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Chongxing right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Chongxing's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Chongxing.
Weather in Chongxing
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Prayer Times in Chongxing
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4 Sep ● | 04:52 | 06:26 | 12:54 | 16:32 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:53 | 06:27 | 12:53 | 16:31 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:54 | 06:28 | 12:53 | 16:30 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:55 | 06:29 | 12:53 | 16:29 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:56 | 06:30 | 12:52 | 16:28 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 04:57 | 06:30 | 12:52 | 16:27 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 04:58 | 06:31 | 12:52 | 16:27 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
14-day Forecast for Chongxing
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Chongxing
Sunrise
in Chongxing
↑
6:27 AM
Sunset
in Chongxing
↓
7:20 PM
Day Length
12h 53m
Dawn
in Chongxing
5:59 AM
Dusk
in Chongxing
7:47 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Chongxing
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:06
Distances & Clock Changes in Chongxing
How Far Is Chongxing From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,902 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,963 km | E (85deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,853 km | WSW (246deg) |
| Singapore | 4,086 km | S (184deg) |
| Dubai | 4,972 km | W (269deg) |
| Moscow | 5,326 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 7,773 km | NW (321deg) |
| Paris | 7,804 km | NW (317deg) |
Chongxing's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Chongxing and you would surface near Cañete, Chile, about 37 km from the antipodal point at 38.0deg S, 73.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chongxing
What time is it in Chongxing right now?
The current local time in Chongxing is 13:05 on Friday, September 04, 2026. Chongxing follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Chongxing in?
Chongxing 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 Chongxing?
Is Chongxing on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 04, 2026, Chongxing is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Chongxing today?
Today in Chongxing: sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 19:20, giving 12h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Chongxing tonight?
Tonight the moon over Chongxing is in its Last Quarter phase, lit 51.5%.
What is solar time in Chongxing?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Chongxing, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.