Time Now in Encheng, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 22.19° N, 112.3° E
Elevation: 25 m above sea level
Population rank: #553 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Encheng sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 25 m, Encheng is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 193 km away. Encheng is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Encheng
Daylight Hours in Encheng
Encheng gets 12h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Encheng is at 06:13 and sunset in Encheng is at 18:49.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 46m near the December solstice to 13h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Encheng and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Encheng right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Encheng's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Encheng.
Weather in Encheng
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Prayer Times in Encheng
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 30 Aug ● | 04:54 | 06:12 | 12:31 | 15:57 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:54 | 06:13 | 12:31 | 15:57 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:54 | 06:13 | 12:31 | 15:56 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:55 | 06:13 | 12:30 | 15:56 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:55 | 06:14 | 12:30 | 15:56 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:56 | 06:14 | 12:30 | 15:56 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:56 | 06:14 | 12:29 | 15:55 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
14-day Forecast for Encheng
Moon Phases & Times for Encheng
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
96.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:04
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:45
Distances & Clock Changes in Encheng
How Far Is Encheng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 193 km | E (85deg) |
| Singapore | 2,492 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,039 km | NE (54deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,106 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 5,773 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,035 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,471 km | SE (146deg) |
| Paris | 9,519 km | NW (322deg) |
Encheng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Encheng and you would surface near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, about 95 km from the antipodal point at 22.2deg S, 67.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Encheng
What time is it in Encheng right now?
The current local time in Encheng is 08:44 on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Encheng follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Encheng in?
Encheng 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 Encheng?
Is Encheng on daylight saving time right now?
No — Encheng is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 30, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Encheng tonight?
Over Encheng tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 96.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Encheng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Encheng, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.