Current Time in Hefei, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 31.86° N, 117.28° E
Elevation: 24 m above sea level
Population rank: #18 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Anhui
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Daylight Hours in Hefei
Hefei gets 14h 10m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset is at 19:15.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 04m near the December solstice to 14h 14m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hefei and Major Cities
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Prayer Times in Hefei
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 9 Jun ● | 03:22 | 05:04 | 12:10 | 15:50 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:22 | 05:04 | 12:10 | 15:50 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:22 | 05:04 | 12:10 | 15:50 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:21 | 05:04 | 12:10 | 15:50 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:21 | 05:04 | 12:10 | 15:50 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:21 | 05:04 | 12:11 | 15:51 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 03:21 | 05:04 | 12:11 | 15:51 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Hefei
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How Far Is Hefei From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,104 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,106 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Singapore | 3,675 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,643 km | W (263deg) |
| Dubai | 6,023 km | W (280deg) |
| Moscow | 6,508 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,127 km | SSE (151deg) |
| London | 8,921 km | NW (326deg) |
Hefei's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hefei and you would surface near Las Varillas, Argentina, about 1 km from the antipodal point at 31.9deg S, 62.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hefei
What time is it in Hefei right now?
The current local time in Hefei is 16:51 on Tuesday, June 09, 2026. Hefei follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Hefei in?
Hefei 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 Hefei?
Is Hefei on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hefei is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 09, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hefei today?
Today in Hefei: sunrise is at 05:04 and sunset is at 19:15, giving 14h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hefei tonight?
The moon phase over Hefei tonight is Waning Crescent with 40.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Hefei?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hefei, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.