Time Now in Macau, Macao 🇲🇴
Lat/Long: 22.2° N, 113.54° E
Elevation: 22 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Macao
IANA Timezone: Asia/Macau
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Macao: CST
Local time in Macau runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Macau). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Macau lies barely above sea level, at roughly 22 m. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 66 km away. As one of Macao's largest cities, Macau is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Macau
Daylight Hours in Macau
Macau gets 13h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Macau is at 05:57 and sunset in Macau is at 19:06.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 46m near the December solstice to 13h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Macau and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Macau right now.
Cities Sharing Macau's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Macau.
Weather in Macau
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Macau
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 31 Jul ● | 04:33 | 05:57 | 12:32 | 15:52 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 04:33 | 05:57 | 12:32 | 15:52 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 04:34 | 05:58 | 12:32 | 15:52 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 04:34 | 05:58 | 12:32 | 15:52 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 04:35 | 05:58 | 12:32 | 15:53 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Wed, 5 Aug | 04:36 | 05:59 | 12:31 | 15:53 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Thu, 6 Aug | 04:36 | 05:59 | 12:31 | 15:53 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
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Macau Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Macau
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Live event countdown in Macau local time
14-day Forecast for Macau
Moon Phases & Times for Macau
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:18
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:02
Distances & Clock Changes in Macau
How Far Is Macau From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 66 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Singapore | 2,545 km | SSW (206deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,936 km | NE (54deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,233 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 5,896 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Moscow | 7,112 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,400 km | SSE (146deg) |
| London | 9,597 km | NW (325deg) |
Macau's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Macau and you would surface near La Quiaca, Argentina, about 90 km from the antipodal point at 22.2deg S, 66.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Macau
What time is it in Macau right now?
The current local time in Macau is 09:04 on Friday, July 31, 2026. Macau follows the Asia/Macau time zone.
What time zone is Macau in?
Macau uses the Asia/Macau 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 Macau?
Is Macau on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 31, 2026, Macau is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Macau tonight?
Over Macau tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 98.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Macau?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Macau, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.