Current Time in Lincang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 23.88° N, 100.09° E
Elevation: 1,483 m above sea level
Population rank: #316 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Yunnan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Lincang, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Lincang currently observes CST, UTC+8. Local time in Lincang runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). Lincang does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At roughly 1483 m, Lincang is a genuine high-altitude city. Lincang is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1450 km off. A major centre in China, Lincang keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Lincang Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Lincang
Lincang gets 11h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Lincang is at 07:22 and sunset in Lincang is at 18:44.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 39m near the December solstice to 13h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Lincang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Lincang right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Lincang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Lincang.
Weather in Lincang
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Prayer Times in Lincang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 26 Oct ● | 06:03 | 07:22 | 13:03 | 16:19 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 06:04 | 07:22 | 13:03 | 16:19 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 06:04 | 07:23 | 13:03 | 16:18 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 06:05 | 07:23 | 13:03 | 16:18 | 18:43 | 20:13 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 06:05 | 07:24 | 13:03 | 16:17 | 18:42 | 20:12 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 06:05 | 07:24 | 13:03 | 16:17 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 06:06 | 07:25 | 13:03 | 16:16 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
14-day Forecast for Lincang
Moon Phases & Times for Lincang
Distances & Clock Changes in Lincang
How Far Is Lincang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,450 km | E (94deg) |
| Singapore | 2,537 km | S (170deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,861 km | W (265deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,006 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Dubai | 4,515 km | WNW (281deg) |
| Moscow | 6,124 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 8,391 km | SE (138deg) |
| Paris | 8,569 km | NW (318deg) |
Lincang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Lincang and you would surface in the open ocean, near 23.9deg S, 79.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lincang
What time is it in Lincang right now?
The current local time in Lincang is 14:08 on Monday, October 26, 2026. Lincang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Lincang in?
Clocks in Lincang 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 Lincang?
Is Lincang on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 26, 2026, Lincang is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Lincang tonight?
Tonight the moon over Lincang is in its Full Moon phase, lit 99.8%.
What is solar time in Lincang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Lincang, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.