Current Time in Dacheng, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 19.51° N, 109.39° E
Elevation: 133 m above sea level
Population rank: #708 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hainan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Dacheng, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Dacheng currently observes CST, UTC+8. Dacheng sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Dacheng does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Dacheng has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Dacheng sits at a modest 133 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 586 km away. A major centre in China, Dacheng keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Dacheng gets 11h 42m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:36 and sunset at 18:19.
Dacheng Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Dacheng
Dacheng gets 11h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dacheng is at 06:36 and sunset in Dacheng is at 18:19.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 57m near the December solstice to 13h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dacheng and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dacheng right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Dacheng's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dacheng.
Weather in Dacheng
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Dacheng
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:21 | 06:36 | 12:28 | 15:49 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:28 | 15:49 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:27 | 15:48 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:22 | 06:37 | 12:27 | 15:48 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:22 | 06:37 | 12:27 | 15:47 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:22 | 06:38 | 12:27 | 15:47 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:22 | 06:38 | 12:27 | 15:47 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
14-day Forecast for Dacheng
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dacheng
Sunrise
in Dacheng
↑
6:36 AM
Sunset
in Dacheng
↓
6:19 PM
Day Length
11h 42m
Dawn
in Dacheng
6:14 AM
Dusk
in Dacheng
6:41 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Dacheng
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:29
Distances & Clock Changes in Dacheng
How Far Is Dacheng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 586 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Singapore | 2,108 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,460 km | NE (52deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,825 km | W (276deg) |
| Dubai | 5,566 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Moscow | 7,091 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,406 km | SE (143deg) |
| Paris | 9,563 km | NW (321deg) |
Dacheng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dacheng and you would surface near Iquique, Chile, about 92 km from the antipodal point at 19.5deg S, 70.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dacheng
What time is it in Dacheng right now?
The current local time in Dacheng is 12:46 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Dacheng follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Dacheng in?
Dacheng runs on the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Dacheng?
Is Dacheng on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dacheng is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dacheng today?
Dacheng sees sunrise at 06:36 and sunset at 18:19 today, giving 11h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dacheng tonight?
The moon phase over Dacheng tonight is Waxing Crescent with 19.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Dacheng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dacheng, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.