Time Now in Dazhou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 31.21° N, 107.46° E
Elevation: 292 m above sea level
Population rank: #83 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Sichuan
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
Dazhou keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Dazhou sits at a modest 292 m above sea level. Dazhou is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1191 km off. As one of China's largest cities, Dazhou is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Dazhou
Daylight Hours in Dazhou
Dazhou gets 13h 19m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dazhou is at 06:15 and sunset in Dazhou is at 19:34.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 07m near the December solstice to 14h 10m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dazhou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dazhou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Dazhou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dazhou.
Weather in Dazhou
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Dazhou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 04:44 | 06:14 | 12:54 | 16:33 | 19:35 | 21:05 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:45 | 06:15 | 12:54 | 16:33 | 19:34 | 21:04 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:46 | 06:16 | 12:54 | 16:32 | 19:33 | 21:03 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:46 | 06:16 | 12:54 | 16:32 | 19:32 | 21:02 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:47 | 06:17 | 12:54 | 16:32 | 19:31 | 21:01 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:48 | 06:17 | 12:53 | 16:31 | 19:29 | 20:59 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:49 | 06:18 | 12:53 | 16:31 | 19:28 | 20:58 |
14-day Forecast for Dazhou
Moon Phases & Times for Dazhou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
3.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:44
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:31
View the detailed moon calendar for Dazhou with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Dazhou
How Far Is Dazhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,191 km | SE (144deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,014 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Singapore | 3,342 km | S (187deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,714 km | WSW (257deg) |
| Dubai | 5,111 km | W (276deg) |
| Moscow | 5,954 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 8,432 km | NW (322deg) |
| Paris | 8,440 km | NW (319deg) |
Dazhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dazhou and you would surface near Illapel, Chile, about 138 km from the antipodal point at 31.2deg S, 72.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dazhou
What time is it in Dazhou right now?
The current local time in Dazhou is 17:20 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Dazhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Dazhou in?
Dazhou 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 Dazhou?
Is Dazhou on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Dazhou as of August 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Dazhou tonight?
Tonight the moon over Dazhou is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 3.6%.
What is solar time in Dazhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dazhou, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.