Time Now in Datong, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 40.09° N, 113.29° E
Elevation: 1,054 m above sea level
Population rank: #65 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shanxi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Datong 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 Datong, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Datong
Daylight Hours in Datong
Datong gets 14h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Datong is at 05:09 and sunset in Datong is at 19:55.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 01m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Datong and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Datong right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Datong
What is the current local time in Datong?
The live local time in Datong is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Datong currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Datong in?
Datong uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Datong observe daylight saving time?
No. Datong stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Datong's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Datong.
Weather in Datong
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Prayer Times in Datong
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 14 Jul ● | 03:06 | 05:09 | 12:32 | 16:30 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:07 | 05:09 | 12:32 | 16:30 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:09 | 05:10 | 12:32 | 16:30 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:10 | 05:11 | 12:32 | 16:30 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:11 | 05:12 | 12:33 | 16:30 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:13 | 05:13 | 12:33 | 16:29 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:14 | 05:13 | 12:33 | 16:29 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
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14-day Forecast for Datong
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Datong
Sunrise
in Datong
↑
5:09 AM
Sunset
in Datong
↓
7:55 PM
Day Length
14h 45m
Dawn
in Datong
4:36 AM
Dusk
in Datong
8:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Datong
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:08
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Distances & Clock Changes in Datong
How Far Is Datong From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,978 km | S (177deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,356 km | E (94deg) |
| Singapore | 4,413 km | SSW (195deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,498 km | WSW (251deg) |
| Dubai | 5,576 km | W (271deg) |
| Moscow | 5,592 km | NW (315deg) |
| London | 7,967 km | NW (323deg) |
| Paris | 8,032 km | NW (320deg) |
Datong's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Datong and you would surface near Valcheta, Argentina, about 80 km from the antipodal point at 40.1deg S, 66.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Datong
What time is it in Datong right now?
The current local time in Datong is 07:29 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Datong follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Datong in?
Datong 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 Datong?
Is Datong on daylight saving time right now?
No — Datong is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Datong today?
Today in Datong: sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset is at 19:55, giving 14h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Datong tonight?
The moon phase over Datong tonight is New Moon with 0.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Datong?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Datong, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.