Time Now in Enshi, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 30.3° N, 109.48° E
Elevation: 451 m above sea level
Population rank: #331 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hubei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Enshi sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Enshi does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Enshi sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Enshi stands at an elevated 451 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1003 km away. Enshi is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Enshi
Daylight Hours in Enshi
Enshi gets 12h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Enshi is at 06:24 and sunset in Enshi is at 18:51.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 11m near the December solstice to 14h 06m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Enshi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Enshi right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Enshi's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Enshi.
Weather in Enshi
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Prayer Times in Enshi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 12 Sep ● | 05:01 | 06:24 | 12:38 | 16:10 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 05:01 | 06:25 | 12:38 | 16:09 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 05:02 | 06:25 | 12:37 | 16:08 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 05:03 | 06:26 | 12:37 | 16:07 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:03 | 06:26 | 12:37 | 16:07 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:04 | 06:27 | 12:36 | 16:06 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:04 | 06:27 | 12:36 | 16:05 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
14-day Forecast for Enshi
Moon Phases & Times for Enshi
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:20
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:20
Distances & Clock Changes in Enshi
How Far Is Enshi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,003 km | SSE (151deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,865 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Singapore | 3,274 km | SSW (192deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,883 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 5,315 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,157 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,372 km | SE (145deg) |
| London | 8,630 km | NW (323deg) |
Enshi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Enshi and you would surface near Vicuña, Chile, about 35 km from the antipodal point at 30.3deg S, 70.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Enshi
What time is it in Enshi right now?
The current local time in Enshi is 02:52 on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Enshi follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Enshi in?
Clocks in Enshi follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Enshi?
Is Enshi on daylight saving time right now?
No — Enshi is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 12, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Enshi tonight?
Tonight the moon over Enshi is in its New Moon phase, lit 0.5%.
What is solar time in Enshi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Enshi, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.