Time Now in Hekou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 34.58° N, 116.81° E
Elevation: 41 m above sea level
Population rank: #1235 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
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
Hekou is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Hekou, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Hekou
Daylight Hours in Hekou
Hekou gets 14h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hekou is at 05:09 and sunset in Hekou is at 19:27.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 50m near the December solstice to 14h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hekou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hekou right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Hekou
What is the current local time in Hekou?
The live local time in Hekou is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Hekou currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Hekou in?
Hekou uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Hekou observe daylight saving time?
No. Hekou stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Hekou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hekou.
Weather in Hekou
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Prayer Times in Hekou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 12 Jul ● | 03:22 | 05:08 | 12:18 | 16:04 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 03:23 | 05:09 | 12:18 | 16:04 | 19:27 | 20:57 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:24 | 05:10 | 12:18 | 16:04 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:24 | 05:10 | 12:18 | 16:04 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:25 | 05:11 | 12:18 | 16:05 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:26 | 05:12 | 12:18 | 16:05 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:27 | 05:12 | 12:18 | 16:05 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Hekou
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14-day Forecast for Hekou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hekou
Sunrise
in Hekou
↑
5:09 AM
Sunset
in Hekou
↓
7:27 PM
Day Length
14h 17m
Dawn
in Hekou
4:39 AM
Dusk
in Hekou
7:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Hekou
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
7.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 03:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:37
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Distances & Clock Changes in Hekou
How Far Is Hekou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,387 km | SSW (191deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,076 km | E (80deg) |
| Singapore | 3,933 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,644 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 5,934 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,251 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,412 km | SSE (151deg) |
| London | 8,646 km | NW (325deg) |
Hekou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hekou and you would surface near Hipólito Bouchard, Argentina, about 33 km from the antipodal point at 34.6deg S, 63.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hekou
What time is it in Hekou right now?
The current local time in Hekou is 12:54 on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Hekou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Hekou in?
Hekou 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 Hekou?
Is Hekou on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hekou is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 12, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hekou today?
Today in Hekou: sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset is at 19:27, giving 14h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hekou tonight?
The moon phase over Hekou tonight is Waning Crescent with 7.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Hekou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hekou, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.