Time Now in Daocheng, China 🇨🇳
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Daocheng ranks
#19 for highest altitude.
Lat/Long: 29.04° N, 100.3° E
Elevation: 3,753 m above sea level
Population rank: #1472 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Daocheng 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 Daocheng, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Daocheng
Daylight Hours in Daocheng
Daocheng gets 13h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Daocheng is at 06:31 and sunset in Daocheng is at 20:18.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 17m near the December solstice to 14h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Daocheng and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Daocheng right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Daocheng
What is the current local time in Daocheng?
The live local time in Daocheng is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Daocheng currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Daocheng in?
Daocheng uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Daocheng observe daylight saving time?
No. Daocheng stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Daocheng's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Daocheng.
Weather in Daocheng
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Daocheng
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:56 | 06:31 | 13:25 | 16:59 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:57 | 06:31 | 13:25 | 16:59 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:58 | 06:32 | 13:25 | 16:59 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:58 | 06:32 | 13:25 | 16:59 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:59 | 06:33 | 13:25 | 16:59 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:00 | 06:34 | 13:25 | 16:59 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:01 | 06:34 | 13:25 | 16:59 | 20:15 | 21:45 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Daocheng
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14-day Forecast for Daocheng
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Daocheng
Sunrise
in Daocheng
↑
6:31 AM
Sunset
in Daocheng
↓
8:18 PM
Day Length
13h 46m
Dawn
in Daocheng
6:04 AM
Dusk
in Daocheng
8:45 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Daocheng
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:02
Distances & Clock Changes in Daocheng
How Far Is Daocheng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,576 km | ESE (115deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,987 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 3,101 km | S (172deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,743 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Dubai | 4,450 km | W (276deg) |
| Moscow | 5,690 km | NW (320deg) |
| Paris | 8,160 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 8,190 km | NW (320deg) |
Daocheng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Daocheng and you would surface in the open ocean, near 29.0deg S, 79.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Daocheng
What time is it in Daocheng right now?
The current local time in Daocheng is 14:59 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Daocheng follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Daocheng in?
Daocheng 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 Daocheng?
Is Daocheng on daylight saving time right now?
No — Daocheng is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Daocheng today?
Today in Daocheng: sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset is at 20:18, giving 13h 46m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Daocheng tonight?
The moon phase over Daocheng tonight is Waxing Crescent with 19.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Daocheng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Daocheng, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.