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Kunming ranks
#84 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 25.04° N, 102.72° E
Elevation: 1,895 m above sea level
Population rank: #27 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Yunnan
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
Kunming is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Kunming, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Kunming
Daylight Hours in Kunming
Kunming gets 13h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kunming is at 06:30 and sunset in Kunming is at 20:00.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 34m near the December solstice to 13h 41m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kunming and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kunming right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Kunming
What is the current local time in Kunming?
The live local time in Kunming is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Kunming currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Kunming in?
Kunming uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Kunming observe daylight saving time?
No. Kunming stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Kunming's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kunming.
Weather in Kunming
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Kunming
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 19 Jul ● | 05:00 | 06:30 | 13:15 | 16:39 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:01 | 06:30 | 13:15 | 16:40 | 20:00 | 21:30 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:02 | 06:31 | 13:15 | 16:40 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:02 | 06:31 | 13:15 | 16:40 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:03 | 06:32 | 13:15 | 16:40 | 19:59 | 21:29 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 05:04 | 06:32 | 13:15 | 16:41 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 05:04 | 06:33 | 13:15 | 16:41 | 19:58 | 21:28 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Kunming
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14-day Forecast for Kunming
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kunming
Sunrise
in Kunming
↑
6:30 AM
Sunset
in Kunming
↓
8:00 PM
Day Length
13h 29m
Dawn
in Kunming
6:04 AM
Dusk
in Kunming
8:25 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kunming
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:24
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kunming
How Far Is Kunming From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,204 km | ESE (102deg) |
| Singapore | 2,637 km | S (177deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,139 km | W (264deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,710 km | ENE (63deg) |
| Dubai | 4,751 km | W (281deg) |
| Moscow | 6,186 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 8,314 km | SE (140deg) |
| Paris | 8,650 km | NW (319deg) |
Kunming's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kunming and you would surface in the open ocean, near 25.0deg S, 77.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kunming
What time is it in Kunming right now?
The current local time in Kunming is 04:35 on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Kunming follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Kunming in?
Kunming 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 Kunming?
Is Kunming on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kunming is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kunming today?
Today in Kunming: sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset is at 20:00, giving 13h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kunming tonight?
The moon phase over Kunming tonight is Waxing Crescent with 24.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Kunming?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kunming, clocks run about 1h 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.