Current Time in Dandong, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 40.13° N, 124.39° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #225 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Liaoning
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 20m behind the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Dandong is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Dandong, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Dandong
Dandong gets 15h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dandong is at 04:13 and sunset in Dandong is at 19:14.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 18m near the December solstice to 15h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dandong and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dandong right now.
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dandong.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 18 Jun ● | 02:04 | 04:12 | 11:43 | 15:42 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 02:04 | 04:12 | 11:43 | 15:42 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 02:04 | 04:13 | 11:43 | 15:42 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 02:04 | 04:13 | 11:44 | 15:43 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 02:04 | 04:13 | 11:44 | 15:43 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 02:05 | 04:13 | 11:44 | 15:43 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 02:05 | 04:13 | 11:44 | 15:43 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Dandong
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Moon Phases & Times for Dandong
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:41
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:37
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How Far Is Dandong From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,425 km | ESE (105deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,202 km | SSW (209deg) |
| Singapore | 4,786 km | SSW (211deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,412 km | W (260deg) |
| Moscow | 6,244 km | NW (317deg) |
| Dubai | 6,516 km | W (278deg) |
| London | 8,498 km | NNW (328deg) |
| Paris | 8,604 km | NW (325deg) |
Dandong's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dandong and you would surface near Mar del Plata, Argentina, about 290 km from the antipodal point at 40.1deg S, 55.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dandong
What time is it in Dandong right now?
The current local time in Dandong is 22:20 on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Dandong follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Dandong in?
Dandong 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 Dandong?
Is Dandong on daylight saving time right now?
No — Dandong is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 18, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Dandong tonight?
The moon phase over Dandong tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Dandong?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dandong, clocks run about 20m behind local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.