Current Time in Dingzhou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 38.51° N, 114.99° E
Elevation: 54 m above sea level
Population rank: #446 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hebei
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
The time now in Dingzhou, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Dingzhou currently observes CST, UTC+8. Dingzhou sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Being in the temperate belt, Dingzhou sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Its elevation is a gentle 54 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1802 km away. A major centre in China, Dingzhou keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Dingzhou at 06:29 and sets at 17:40, giving 11h 11m of daylight today.
Dingzhou Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Dingzhou
Dingzhou gets 11h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Dingzhou is at 06:29 and sunset in Dingzhou is at 17:40.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 28m near the December solstice to 14h 51m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Dingzhou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Dingzhou right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Dingzhou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Dingzhou.
Weather in Dingzhou
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Prayer Times in Dingzhou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:58 | 06:29 | 12:05 | 15:13 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:59 | 06:30 | 12:05 | 15:12 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:00 | 06:31 | 12:05 | 15:11 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:01 | 06:32 | 12:05 | 15:10 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:02 | 06:33 | 12:04 | 15:09 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:03 | 06:34 | 12:04 | 15:08 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:04 | 06:35 | 12:04 | 15:07 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
14-day Forecast for Dingzhou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Dingzhou
Sunrise
in Dingzhou
↑
6:29 AM
Sunset
in Dingzhou
↓
5:40 PM
Day Length
11h 11m
Dawn
in Dingzhou
6:02 AM
Dusk
in Dingzhou
6:08 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Dingzhou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
29.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:50
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:58
Distances & Clock Changes in Dingzhou
How Far Is Dingzhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,802 km | S (183deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,203 km | E (91deg) |
| Singapore | 4,286 km | SSW (198deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,584 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Dubai | 5,729 km | W (274deg) |
| Moscow | 5,820 km | NW (316deg) |
| London | 8,195 km | NW (324deg) |
| Paris | 8,261 km | NW (321deg) |
Dingzhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Dingzhou and you would surface near La Adela, Argentina, about 96 km from the antipodal point at 38.5deg S, 65.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dingzhou
What time is it in Dingzhou right now?
The current local time in Dingzhou is 17:42 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Dingzhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Dingzhou in?
Dingzhou 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 Dingzhou?
Is Dingzhou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Dingzhou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Dingzhou today?
In Dingzhou today the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 17:40, giving 11h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Dingzhou tonight?
Tonight the moon over Dingzhou is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 29.3%.
What is solar time in Dingzhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Dingzhou, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.