Current Time in Gelan, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 30.04° N, 107.12° E
Elevation: 334 m above sea level
Population rank: #1118 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Chongqing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Gelan, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Gelan currently observes CST, UTC+8. Local time in Gelan runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). Gelan does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Gelan stands at an elevated 334 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1109 km away. A major centre in China, Gelan keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Gelan at 06:55 and sets at 18:17, giving 11h 22m of daylight today.
Gelan Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Gelan
Gelan gets 11h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Gelan is at 06:55 and sunset in Gelan is at 18:17.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 12m near the December solstice to 14h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Gelan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Gelan right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Gelan's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Gelan.
Weather in Gelan
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Prayer Times in Gelan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 05:32 | 06:54 | 12:36 | 15:51 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:33 | 06:55 | 12:36 | 15:51 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:34 | 06:56 | 12:36 | 15:50 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:34 | 06:56 | 12:36 | 15:49 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:35 | 06:57 | 12:36 | 15:48 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:35 | 06:58 | 12:35 | 15:48 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:36 | 06:59 | 12:35 | 15:47 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
14-day Forecast for Gelan
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Gelan
Moon Phases & Times for Gelan
Distances & Clock Changes in Gelan
How Far Is Gelan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,109 km | SE (139deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,088 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Singapore | 3,209 km | S (187deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,655 km | WSW (259deg) |
| Dubai | 5,094 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 6,031 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,481 km | SE (144deg) |
| London | 8,516 km | NW (322deg) |
Gelan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Gelan and you would surface near Coquimbo, Chile, about 149 km from the antipodal point at 30.0deg S, 72.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gelan
What time is it in Gelan right now?
The current local time in Gelan is 18:36 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Gelan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Gelan in?
Gelan 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 Gelan?
Is Gelan on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Gelan as of October 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Gelan today?
In Gelan today the sun rises at 06:55 and sets at 18:17, giving 11h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Gelan tonight?
Over Gelan tonight the moon shows a First Quarter phase at 47.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Gelan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Gelan, clocks run about 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.