Current Time in Kangding, China 🇨🇳
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Kangding ranks
#71 for highest altitude.
Lat/Long: 30° N, 101.96° E
Elevation: 2,826 m above sea level
Population rank: #598 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Sichuan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Kangding, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Kangding currently observes CST, UTC+8. Kangding sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Kangding does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At roughly 2826 m, Kangding is a genuine high-altitude city. Kangding is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1486 km off. A major centre in China, Kangding keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Kangding gets 11h 25m of daylight today, with sunrise at 07:14 and sunset at 18:40.
Kangding Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Kangding
Kangding gets 11h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kangding is at 07:14 and sunset in Kangding is at 18:40.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 12m near the December solstice to 14h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kangding and Major Cities
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Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Kangding's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kangding.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 05:52 | 07:14 | 12:57 | 16:14 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:52 | 07:14 | 12:57 | 16:13 | 18:40 | 20:10 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:53 | 07:15 | 12:57 | 16:12 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:54 | 07:16 | 12:57 | 16:11 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:54 | 07:16 | 12:57 | 16:11 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:55 | 07:17 | 12:56 | 16:10 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:55 | 07:18 | 12:56 | 16:09 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kangding
Sunrise
in Kangding
↑
7:14 AM
Sunset
in Kangding
↓
6:40 PM
Day Length
11h 25m
Dawn
in Kangding
6:50 AM
Dusk
in Kangding
7:05 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kangding
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:27
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:22
Distances & Clock Changes in Kangding
How Far Is Kangding From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,486 km | ESE (122deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,171 km | WSW (254deg) |
| Singapore | 3,192 km | S (176deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,555 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Dubai | 4,600 km | W (275deg) |
| Moscow | 5,712 km | NW (320deg) |
| Paris | 8,190 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 8,210 km | NW (321deg) |
Kangding's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kangding and you would surface in the open ocean, near 30.0deg S, 78.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kangding
What time is it in Kangding right now?
The current local time in Kangding is 03:54 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Kangding follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Kangding in?
Clocks in Kangding follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Kangding?
Is Kangding on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kangding is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kangding today?
In Kangding today the sun rises at 07:14 and sets at 18:40, giving 11h 25m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kangding tonight?
The moon phase over Kangding tonight is Waxing Crescent with 24.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Kangding?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kangding, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.