Current Time in Dandu, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 29.84° N, 107.15° E
Elevation: 258 m above sea level
Population rank: #1989 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Chongqing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Dandu, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Dandu currently observes CST, UTC+8. Dandu sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Dandu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Dandu sits at a modest 258 m above sea level. Dandu is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1091 km off. Dandu is a smaller locality in China, handy to pin down before scheduling a call across time zones.
Today Dandu sees 11h 26m between a 06:53 sunrise and a 18:19 sunset.
Dandu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Dandu
Dandu gets 11h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dandu is at 06:53 and sunset in Dandu is at 18:19.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 13m near the December solstice to 14h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dandu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dandu right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Dandu's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dandu.
Weather in Dandu
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Prayer Times in Dandu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:31 | 06:53 | 12:37 | 15:53 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:32 | 06:54 | 12:36 | 15:52 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:32 | 06:54 | 12:36 | 15:51 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:33 | 06:55 | 12:36 | 15:51 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:33 | 06:55 | 12:36 | 15:50 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:34 | 06:56 | 12:36 | 15:49 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:35 | 06:57 | 12:35 | 15:48 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
14-day Forecast for Dandu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dandu
Sunrise
in Dandu
↑
6:53 AM
Sunset
in Dandu
↓
6:19 PM
Day Length
11h 26m
Dawn
in Dandu
6:29 AM
Dusk
in Dandu
6:44 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Dandu
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:05
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Dandu
How Far Is Dandu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,091 km | SE (138deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,093 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Singapore | 3,187 km | S (187deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,653 km | W (259deg) |
| Dubai | 5,100 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 6,050 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,462 km | SE (143deg) |
| London | 8,535 km | NW (322deg) |
Dandu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dandu and you would surface near Coquimbo, Chile, about 146 km from the antipodal point at 29.8deg S, 72.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dandu
What time is it in Dandu right now?
The current local time in Dandu is 05:51 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Dandu follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Dandu in?
Dandu 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 Dandu?
Is Dandu on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Dandu is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dandu today?
Dandu sees sunrise at 06:53 and sunset at 18:19 today, giving 11h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dandu tonight?
Tonight the moon over Dandu is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 25.1%.
What is solar time in Dandu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dandu, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.