Current Time in Dalian, China 🇨🇳
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Dalian ranks
#62 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 38.91° N, 121.6° E
Elevation: 33 m above sea level
Population rank: #19 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Liaoning
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Dalian, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Dalian currently observes CST, UTC+8. Local time in Dalian runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Dalian sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 33 m. Dalian is fairly isolated: even Tokyo lies some 1634 km off. Dalian ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Dalian at 06:09 and sets at 17:05, giving 10h 55m of daylight today.
Dalian Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Dalian
Dalian gets 10h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dalian is at 06:09 and sunset in Dalian is at 17:05.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 26m near the December solstice to 14h 53m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dalian and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Dalian's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dalian.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:37 | 06:09 | 11:38 | 14:40 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:38 | 06:10 | 11:38 | 14:39 | 17:05 | 18:35 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:39 | 06:11 | 11:37 | 14:38 | 17:04 | 18:34 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:40 | 06:12 | 11:37 | 14:37 | 17:02 | 18:32 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:41 | 06:13 | 11:37 | 14:36 | 17:01 | 18:31 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:42 | 06:14 | 11:37 | 14:35 | 17:00 | 18:30 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:43 | 06:15 | 11:37 | 14:34 | 16:59 | 18:29 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dalian
Sunrise
in Dalian
↑
6:09 AM
Sunset
in Dalian
↓
5:05 PM
Day Length
10h 55m
Dawn
in Dalian
5:42 AM
Dusk
in Dalian
5:33 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Dalian
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
79.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 14:58
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:39
Distances & Clock Changes in Dalian
How Far Is Dalian From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,634 km | E (97deg) |
| Hong Kong | 1,975 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Singapore | 4,551 km | SSW (208deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,152 km | W (259deg) |
| Moscow | 6,181 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 6,296 km | W (277deg) |
| London | 8,484 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Paris | 8,576 km | NW (324deg) |
Dalian's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dalian and you would surface near Necochea, Argentina, about 49 km from the antipodal point at 38.9deg S, 58.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dalian
What time is it in Dalian right now?
The current local time in Dalian is 05:29 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Dalian follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Dalian in?
Dalian 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 Dalian?
Is Dalian on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Dalian as of October 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dalian today?
Today in Dalian: sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset is at 17:05, giving 10h 55m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dalian tonight?
The moon phase over Dalian tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 79.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Dalian?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dalian, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.