Time Now in Gaoyou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 32.79° N, 119.44° E
Elevation: 6 m above sea level
Population rank: #655 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 Gaoyou 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. Gaoyou sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Gaoyou lies barely above sea level, at roughly 6 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1274 km away. Gaoyou is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Gaoyou sees 13h 01m between a 05:32 sunrise and a 18:34 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Gaoyou
Daylight Hours in Gaoyou
Gaoyou gets 13h 02m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gaoyou is at 05:32 and sunset in Gaoyou is at 18:34.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 59m near the December solstice to 14h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gaoyou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gaoyou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Gaoyou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gaoyou.
Weather in Gaoyou
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Prayer Times in Gaoyou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 26 Aug ● | 04:03 | 05:32 | 12:04 | 15:42 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:04 | 05:33 | 12:04 | 15:41 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:04 | 05:33 | 12:03 | 15:41 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:05 | 05:34 | 12:03 | 15:40 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:06 | 05:35 | 12:03 | 15:40 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:07 | 05:35 | 12:02 | 15:39 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:08 | 05:36 | 12:02 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
14-day Forecast for Gaoyou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gaoyou
Sunrise
in Gaoyou
↑
5:32 AM
Sunset
in Gaoyou
↓
6:34 PM
Day Length
13h 01m
Dawn
in Gaoyou
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Gaoyou
7:00 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Gaoyou
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
96.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 18:07
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:19
Distances & Clock Changes in Gaoyou
How Far Is Gaoyou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,274 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,882 km | ENE (75deg) |
| Singapore | 3,858 km | SSW (208deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,856 km | W (264deg) |
| Dubai | 6,205 km | W (280deg) |
| Moscow | 6,561 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,122 km | SSE (153deg) |
| London | 8,947 km | NNW (327deg) |
Gaoyou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gaoyou and you would surface near Capitán Bermúdez, Argentina, about 15 km from the antipodal point at 32.8deg S, 60.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gaoyou
What time is it in Gaoyou right now?
The current local time in Gaoyou is 18:41 on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Gaoyou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Gaoyou in?
Gaoyou 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 Gaoyou?
Is Gaoyou on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Gaoyou as of August 26, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gaoyou today?
Gaoyou sees sunrise at 05:32 and sunset at 18:34 today, giving 13h 01m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gaoyou tonight?
Over Gaoyou tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 96.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Gaoyou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gaoyou, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.