Time Now in Jinshi, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 29.6° N, 111.87° E
Elevation: 65 m above sea level
Population rank: #722 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hunan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Jinshi sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Jinshi does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 13 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Jinshi sits at a modest 65 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 842 km away. A major centre in China, Jinshi keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Jinshi sees 13h 00m between a 06:04 sunrise and a 19:05 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Jinshi
Daylight Hours in Jinshi
Jinshi gets 13h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Jinshi is at 06:04 and sunset in Jinshi is at 19:05.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 14m near the December solstice to 14h 02m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Jinshi and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Jinshi right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Jinshi's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Jinshi.
Weather in Jinshi
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Prayer Times in Jinshi
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 23 Aug ● | 04:38 | 06:04 | 12:35 | 16:10 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:38 | 06:05 | 12:35 | 16:10 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:39 | 06:05 | 12:34 | 16:09 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:40 | 06:06 | 12:34 | 16:09 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:41 | 06:06 | 12:34 | 16:08 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:42 | 06:07 | 12:33 | 16:08 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:42 | 06:07 | 12:33 | 16:08 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
14-day Forecast for Jinshi
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Jinshi
Sunrise
in Jinshi
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Jinshi
↓
7:05 PM
Day Length
13h 00m
Dawn
in Jinshi
5:39 AM
Dusk
in Jinshi
7:30 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Jinshi
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
81.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 16:46
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Jinshi
How Far Is Jinshi From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 842 km | SSE (164deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,678 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Singapore | 3,254 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,098 km | W (262deg) |
| Dubai | 5,554 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 6,365 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,179 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 8,829 km | NW (324deg) |
Jinshi's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jinshi and you would surface near Chilecito, Argentina, about 78 km from the antipodal point at 29.6deg S, 68.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jinshi
What time is it in Jinshi right now?
The current local time in Jinshi is 23:53 on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Jinshi follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Jinshi in?
Jinshi 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 Jinshi?
Is Jinshi on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 23, 2026, Jinshi is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jinshi today?
Today in Jinshi: sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset is at 19:05, giving 13h 00m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jinshi tonight?
Tonight the moon over Jinshi is in its Waxing Gibbous phase, lit 81.3%.
What is solar time in Jinshi?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jinshi, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.