Current Time in Hengshui, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 37.74° N, 115.68° E
Elevation: 22 m above sea level
Population rank: #254 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hebei
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
The time now in Hengshui, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Hengshui currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Hengshui are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Hengshui lies barely above sea level, at roughly 22 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1721 km away. A major centre in China, Hengshui keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Hengshui Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Hengshui
Hengshui gets 10h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Hengshui is at 06:37 and sunset in Hengshui is at 17:24.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 33m near the December solstice to 14h 46m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Hengshui and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Hengshui right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Hengshui's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Hengshui.
Weather in Hengshui
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Prayer Times in Hengshui
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 05:06 | 06:36 | 12:01 | 15:00 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:07 | 06:37 | 12:01 | 14:59 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:07 | 06:38 | 12:01 | 14:59 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:08 | 06:39 | 12:00 | 14:58 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:09 | 06:40 | 12:00 | 14:57 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:10 | 06:41 | 12:00 | 14:56 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:11 | 06:42 | 12:00 | 14:55 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
14-day Forecast for Hengshui
Moon Phases & Times for Hengshui
Distances & Clock Changes in Hengshui
How Far Is Hengshui From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,721 km | S (185deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,143 km | E (89deg) |
| Singapore | 4,224 km | SSW (200deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,620 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Dubai | 5,796 km | W (275deg) |
| Moscow | 5,924 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 8,300 km | NW (324deg) |
| Paris | 8,365 km | NW (321deg) |
Hengshui's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Hengshui and you would surface near General Acha, Argentina, about 47 km from the antipodal point at 37.7deg S, 64.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hengshui
What time is it in Hengshui right now?
The current local time in Hengshui is 05:17 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Hengshui follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Hengshui in?
Hengshui 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 Hengshui?
Is Hengshui on daylight saving time right now?
No — Hengshui is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 27, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Hengshui tonight?
Tonight the moon over Hengshui is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 99.1%.
What is solar time in Hengshui?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Hengshui, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.