Time Now in Macau, Macao 🇲🇴
Lat/Long: 22.2° N, 113.55° 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
Clocks in Macau are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Macau zone. Macau does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 22 m, Macau is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 65 km away. Macau ranks among the biggest cities in Macao, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Macau at 06:05 and sets at 18:52, giving 12h 47m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Macau
Daylight Hours in Macau
Macau gets 12h 47m of daylight today. Sunrise in Macau is at 06:05 and sunset in Macau is at 18:52.
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.
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Prayer Times in Macau
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug ● | 04:44 | 06:05 | 12:29 | 15:53 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:45 | 06:05 | 12:28 | 15:53 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 04:45 | 06:05 | 12:28 | 15:53 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 04:46 | 06:06 | 12:28 | 15:53 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 04:46 | 06:06 | 12:28 | 15:53 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 04:47 | 06:06 | 12:27 | 15:53 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:47 | 06:06 | 12:27 | 15:52 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Macau
Sunrise
in Macau
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Macau
↓
6:52 PM
Day Length
12h 47m
Dawn
in Macau
5:41 AM
Dusk
in Macau
7:15 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Macau
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
62.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 14:43
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:30
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Distances & Clock Changes in Macau
How Far Is Macau From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 65 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Singapore | 2,546 km | SSW (206deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,935 km | NE (54deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,234 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 5,897 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Moscow | 7,112 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,399 km | SSE (146deg) |
| London | 9,598 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 89 km from the antipodal point at 22.2deg S, 66.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Macau
What time is it in Macau right now?
The current local time in Macau is 17:25 on Friday, August 21, 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 August 21, 2026, Macau is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Macau today?
Macau sees sunrise at 06:05 and sunset at 18:52 today, giving 12h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Macau tonight?
Over Macau tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 62.2% 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.