Time Now in Jiaozhou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 36.28° N, 120° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #227 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shandong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Jiaozhou keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Jiaozhou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Being in the temperate belt, Jiaozhou sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Jiaozhou lies barely above sea level, at roughly 10 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1651 km away. Jiaozhou is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Jiaozhou sees 13h 34m between a 05:17 sunrise and a 18:51 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Jiaozhou
Daylight Hours in Jiaozhou
Jiaozhou gets 13h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Jiaozhou is at 05:17 and sunset in Jiaozhou is at 18:51.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 41m near the December solstice to 14h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Jiaozhou and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Jiaozhou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Jiaozhou.
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Prayer Times in Jiaozhou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 03:38 | 05:16 | 12:04 | 15:49 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 03:39 | 05:17 | 12:04 | 15:49 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 03:40 | 05:18 | 12:04 | 15:49 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 03:41 | 05:19 | 12:04 | 15:48 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 03:42 | 05:19 | 12:04 | 15:48 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 03:44 | 05:20 | 12:03 | 15:47 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 03:45 | 05:21 | 12:03 | 15:46 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
14-day Forecast for Jiaozhou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Jiaozhou
Sunrise
in Jiaozhou
↑
5:17 AM
Sunset
in Jiaozhou
↓
6:51 PM
Day Length
13h 34m
Dawn
in Jiaozhou
4:49 AM
Dusk
in Jiaozhou
7:19 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Jiaozhou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 07:51
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 19:42
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Distances & Clock Changes in Jiaozhou
How Far Is Jiaozhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,651 km | SSW (202deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,766 km | E (86deg) |
| Singapore | 4,226 km | SSW (207deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,961 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 6,195 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,303 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,446 km | SSE (154deg) |
| London | 8,651 km | NNW (327deg) |
Jiaozhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jiaozhou and you would surface near Azul, Argentina, about 57 km from the antipodal point at 36.3deg S, 60.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jiaozhou
What time is it in Jiaozhou right now?
The current local time in Jiaozhou is 12:20 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Jiaozhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Jiaozhou in?
Jiaozhou 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 Jiaozhou?
Is Jiaozhou on daylight saving time right now?
No — Jiaozhou is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jiaozhou today?
In Jiaozhou today the sun rises at 05:17 and sets at 18:51, giving 13h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jiaozhou tonight?
Tonight the moon over Jiaozhou is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 2.8%.
What is solar time in Jiaozhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jiaozhou, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.