Time Now in Hedong, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 23.92° N, 115.78° E
Elevation: 113 m above sea level
Population rank: #593 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Hedong 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. Hedong sits at a modest 113 m above sea level. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 242 km away. Hedong is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Hedong at 05:56 and sets at 18:41, giving 12h 45m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Hedong
Daylight Hours in Hedong
Hedong gets 12h 46m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hedong is at 05:56 and sunset in Hedong is at 18:41.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 39m near the December solstice to 13h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hedong and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hedong right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Hedong's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hedong.
Weather in Hedong
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Hedong
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 25 Aug ● | 04:34 | 05:55 | 12:19 | 15:46 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:35 | 05:56 | 12:18 | 15:46 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:36 | 05:56 | 12:18 | 15:46 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:36 | 05:56 | 12:18 | 15:46 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:37 | 05:57 | 12:18 | 15:45 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:37 | 05:57 | 12:17 | 15:45 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:38 | 05:57 | 12:17 | 15:45 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
14-day Forecast for Hedong
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hedong
Sunrise
in Hedong
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Hedong
↓
6:41 PM
Day Length
12h 45m
Dawn
in Hedong
5:32 AM
Dusk
in Hedong
7:05 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Hedong
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
91.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:57
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Hedong
How Far Is Hedong From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 242 km | SW (223deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,638 km | NE (55deg) |
| Singapore | 2,821 km | SSW (209deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,455 km | W (272deg) |
| Dubai | 6,067 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,100 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,438 km | SSE (148deg) |
| London | 9,569 km | NW (326deg) |
Hedong's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hedong and you would surface near Palma Sola, Argentina, about 11 km from the antipodal point at 23.9deg S, 64.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hedong
What time is it in Hedong right now?
The current local time in Hedong is 12:49 on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Hedong follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Hedong in?
Clocks in Hedong follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Hedong?
Is Hedong on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 25, 2026, Hedong is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hedong today?
Hedong sees sunrise at 05:56 and sunset at 18:41 today, giving 12h 45m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hedong tonight?
Tonight the moon over Hedong is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 91.4%.
What is solar time in Hedong?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hedong, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.