Time Now in Handan, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 36.61° N, 114.49° E
Elevation: 61 m above sea level
Population rank: #110 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hebei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Handan keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Handan does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Being in the temperate belt, Handan sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Handan sits at a modest 61 m above sea level. Handan is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1589 km off. Handan ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Time & Daylight in Handan
Daylight Hours in Handan
Handan gets 13h 36m of daylight today. Sunrise in Handan is at 05:38 and sunset in Handan is at 19:14.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Handan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Handan right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Handan's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Handan.
Weather in Handan
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Prayer Times in Handan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 03:59 | 05:38 | 12:26 | 16:12 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:00 | 05:38 | 12:26 | 16:11 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:01 | 05:39 | 12:26 | 16:11 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:02 | 05:40 | 12:26 | 16:10 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:03 | 05:41 | 12:26 | 16:10 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:05 | 05:42 | 12:25 | 16:09 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:06 | 05:43 | 12:25 | 16:09 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
14-day Forecast for Handan
Moon Phases & Times for Handan
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
3.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:14
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:04
View the detailed moon calendar for Handan with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Handan
How Far Is Handan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,589 km | S (181deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,255 km | E (85deg) |
| Singapore | 4,071 km | SSW (198deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,487 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Dubai | 5,701 km | W (275deg) |
| Moscow | 5,943 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 8,341 km | NW (324deg) |
| Paris | 8,397 km | NW (321deg) |
Handan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Handan and you would surface near Telén, Argentina, about 38 km from the antipodal point at 36.6deg S, 65.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Handan
What time is it in Handan right now?
The current local time in Handan is 14:23 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Handan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Handan in?
Handan 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 Handan?
Is Handan on daylight saving time right now?
No — Handan is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Handan tonight?
Tonight the moon over Handan is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 3.1%.
What is solar time in Handan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Handan, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.