Time Now in Danshui, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 22.8° N, 114.47° E
Elevation: 27 m above sea level
Population rank: #499 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Danshui sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Danshui does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. In the tropics, Danshui has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Danshui lies barely above sea level, at roughly 27 m. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 62 km away. A major centre in China, Danshui keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Danshui gets 12h 43m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:02 and sunset at 18:45.
Time & Daylight in Danshui
Daylight Hours in Danshui
Danshui gets 12h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Danshui is at 06:02 and sunset in Danshui is at 18:45.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 44m near the December solstice to 13h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Danshui and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Danshui right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Danshui's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Danshui.
Weather in Danshui
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Danshui
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 25 Aug ● | 04:42 | 06:02 | 12:24 | 15:50 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:42 | 06:02 | 12:24 | 15:50 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:43 | 06:02 | 12:23 | 15:50 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:43 | 06:03 | 12:23 | 15:49 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:44 | 06:03 | 12:23 | 15:49 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:44 | 06:03 | 12:22 | 15:49 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:44 | 06:04 | 12:22 | 15:49 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
14-day Forecast for Danshui
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Danshui
Sunrise
in Danshui
↑
6:02 AM
Sunset
in Danshui
↓
6:45 PM
Day Length
12h 43m
Dawn
in Danshui
5:38 AM
Dusk
in Danshui
7:09 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Danshui
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
91.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:00
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Danshui
How Far Is Danshui From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 62 km | SSW (210deg) |
| Singapore | 2,648 km | SSW (207deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,819 km | NE (54deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,326 km | W (272deg) |
| Dubai | 5,970 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,117 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,404 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 9,597 km | NW (325deg) |
Danshui's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Danshui and you would surface near Abra Pampa, Argentina, about 19 km from the antipodal point at 22.8deg S, 65.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Danshui
What time is it in Danshui right now?
The current local time in Danshui is 12:53 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Danshui follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Danshui in?
Danshui 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 Danshui?
Is Danshui on daylight saving time right now?
No — Danshui is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 25, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Danshui today?
Danshui sees sunrise at 06:02 and sunset at 18:45 today, giving 12h 43m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Danshui tonight?
The moon phase over Danshui tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 91.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Danshui?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Danshui, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.