Current Time in Dalian, China 🇨🇳
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
Daylight Hours in Dalian
Dalian gets 14h 49m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:28 and sunset is at 19:17.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 26m near the December solstice to 14h 53m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 02:26 | 04:28 | 11:52 | 15:48 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 02:26 | 04:28 | 11:52 | 15:48 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 02:26 | 04:27 | 11:52 | 15:48 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 02:25 | 04:27 | 11:53 | 15:49 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 02:25 | 04:27 | 11:53 | 15:49 | 19:18 | 20:48 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 02:25 | 04:27 | 11:53 | 15:49 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 02:24 | 04:27 | 11:53 | 15:49 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
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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 17:55 on Monday, June 08, 2026. Dalian follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Dalian in?
Dalian 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 Dalian?
Is Dalian on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dalian is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dalian today?
Today in Dalian: sunrise is at 04:28 and sunset is at 19:17, giving 14h 48m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dalian tonight?
The moon phase over Dalian tonight is Last Quarter with 50.2% 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.