Time Now in Gangtou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 34.32° N, 118.21° E
Elevation: 32 m above sea level
Population rank: #1328 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Clocks in Gangtou are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. There are around 13 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Gangtou sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 32 m. Gangtou is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1391 km off. A major centre in China, Gangtou keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Gangtou at 05:36 and sets at 18:41, giving 13h 05m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Gangtou
Daylight Hours in Gangtou
Gangtou gets 13h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gangtou is at 05:36 and sunset in Gangtou is at 18:41.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 51m near the December solstice to 14h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gangtou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gangtou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Gangtou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gangtou.
Weather in Gangtou
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Prayer Times in Gangtou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 26 Aug ● | 04:04 | 05:35 | 12:09 | 15:48 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:05 | 05:36 | 12:08 | 15:48 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:06 | 05:37 | 12:08 | 15:47 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:07 | 05:37 | 12:08 | 15:46 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:08 | 05:38 | 12:08 | 15:46 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:09 | 05:39 | 12:07 | 15:45 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:10 | 05:39 | 12:07 | 15:44 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
14-day Forecast for Gangtou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gangtou
Sunrise
in Gangtou
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Gangtou
↓
6:41 PM
Day Length
13h 05m
Dawn
in Gangtou
5:09 AM
Dusk
in Gangtou
7:07 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gangtou
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:45
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:22
Distances & Clock Changes in Gangtou
How Far Is Gangtou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,391 km | SSW (198deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,955 km | E (79deg) |
| Singapore | 3,959 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,766 km | W (261deg) |
| Dubai | 6,065 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,358 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,326 km | SSE (152deg) |
| London | 8,742 km | NW (326deg) |
Gangtou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gangtou and you would surface near Villa Cañás, Argentina, about 39 km from the antipodal point at 34.3deg S, 61.8deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gangtou
What time is it in Gangtou right now?
The current local time in Gangtou is 14:41 on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Gangtou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Gangtou in?
Gangtou 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 Gangtou?
Is Gangtou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 26, 2026, Gangtou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gangtou today?
In Gangtou today the sun rises at 05:36 and sets at 18:41, giving 13h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gangtou tonight?
The moon phase over Gangtou tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 96.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Gangtou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gangtou, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.