Time Now in Ganshui, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 28.74° N, 106.71° E
Elevation: 414 m above sea level
Population rank: #924 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Chongqing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Ganshui 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. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Ganshui stands at an elevated 414 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1034 km away. Ganshui is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Ganshui sees 12h 38m between a 06:32 sunrise and a 19:11 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Ganshui
Daylight Hours in Ganshui
Ganshui gets 12h 39m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ganshui is at 06:32 and sunset in Ganshui is at 19:11.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 18m near the December solstice to 13h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ganshui and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ganshui right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Ganshui's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ganshui.
Weather in Ganshui
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Prayer Times in Ganshui
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4 Sep ● | 05:09 | 06:32 | 12:52 | 16:24 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:09 | 06:32 | 12:52 | 16:24 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:10 | 06:33 | 12:51 | 16:23 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 05:11 | 06:33 | 12:51 | 16:23 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:11 | 06:34 | 12:51 | 16:22 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:12 | 06:34 | 12:50 | 16:22 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:12 | 06:35 | 12:50 | 16:21 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
14-day Forecast for Ganshui
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ganshui
Sunrise
in Ganshui
↑
6:32 AM
Sunset
in Ganshui
↓
7:11 PM
Day Length
12h 38m
Dawn
in Ganshui
6:08 AM
Dusk
in Ganshui
7:35 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ganshui
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
51.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 23:52
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:34
Distances & Clock Changes in Ganshui
How Far Is Ganshui From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,034 km | SE (132deg) |
| Singapore | 3,061 km | S (186deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,178 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,589 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 5,074 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,116 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,389 km | SE (143deg) |
| Paris | 8,601 km | NW (319deg) |
Ganshui's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ganshui and you would surface near Coquimbo, Chile, about 232 km from the antipodal point at 28.7deg S, 73.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ganshui
What time is it in Ganshui right now?
The current local time in Ganshui is 12:47 on Friday, September 04, 2026. Ganshui follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Ganshui in?
Ganshui 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 Ganshui?
Is Ganshui on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 04, 2026, Ganshui is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ganshui today?
Ganshui sees sunrise at 06:32 and sunset at 19:11 today, giving 12h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ganshui tonight?
The moon phase over Ganshui tonight is Last Quarter with 51.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Ganshui?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ganshui, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.