Current Time in Hengchun, Taiwan 🇹🇼
Lat/Long: 22° N, 120.74° E
Elevation: 25 m above sea level
Population rank: #27 of 50 cities in Taiwan by population
Province: Taiwan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Taipei
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Taiwan: CST
The time now in Hengchun, Taiwan is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Hengchun currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Hengchun are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Taipei zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 25 m, Hengchun is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 678 km away. Hengchun is a significant city in Taiwan, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Hengchun gets 11h 30m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:56 and sunset at 17:26.
Hengchun Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Hengchun
Hengchun gets 11h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hengchun is at 05:56 and sunset in Hengchun is at 17:26.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 47m near the December solstice to 13h 28m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hengchun and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hengchun right now.
Cities Sharing Hengchun's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hengchun.
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Prayer Times in Hengchun
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:38 | 05:55 | 11:41 | 15:00 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:39 | 05:56 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:39 | 05:56 | 11:41 | 14:59 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:39 | 05:57 | 11:41 | 14:58 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:40 | 05:57 | 11:41 | 14:58 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:40 | 05:58 | 11:40 | 14:57 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:40 | 05:58 | 11:40 | 14:57 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
14-day Forecast for Hengchun
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Hengchun
Moon Phases & Times for Hengchun
Distances & Clock Changes in Hengchun
How Far Is Hengchun From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 678 km | W (274deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,381 km | NE (46deg) |
| Singapore | 2,937 km | SW (221deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,975 km | W (275deg) |
| Dubai | 6,614 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Sydney | 7,000 km | SSE (152deg) |
| Moscow | 7,578 km | NW (323deg) |
| London | 10,026 km | NNW (328deg) |
Hengchun's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hengchun and you would surface near Colonia Menno, Paraguay, about 70 km from the antipodal point at 22.0deg S, 59.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hengchun
What time is it in Hengchun right now?
The current local time in Hengchun is 20:42 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Hengchun follows the Asia/Taipei time zone.
What time zone is Hengchun in?
Hengchun runs on the Asia/Taipei IANA time zone (UTC+08:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Hengchun?
Is Hengchun on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Hengchun as of October 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hengchun today?
Hengchun sees sunrise at 05:56 and sunset at 17:26 today, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Hengchun tonight?
Tonight the moon over Hengchun is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 84.6%.
What is solar time in Hengchun?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hengchun, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.