Time Now in Macheng, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 31.18° N, 115.02° E
Elevation: 57 m above sea level
Population rank: #500 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hubei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Macheng keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 57 m. Macheng is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 989 km off. A major centre in China, Macheng keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Macheng gets 12h 58m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:52 and sunset at 18:50.
Time & Daylight in Macheng
Daylight Hours in Macheng
Macheng gets 12h 58m of daylight today. Sunrise in Macheng is at 05:52 and sunset in Macheng is at 18:50.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 07m near the December solstice to 14h 10m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Macheng and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Macheng right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Macheng's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Macheng.
Weather in Macheng
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Macheng
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 26 Aug ● | 04:24 | 05:51 | 12:21 | 15:58 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Thu, 27 Aug | 04:25 | 05:52 | 12:21 | 15:57 | 18:50 | 20:20 |
| Fri, 28 Aug | 04:26 | 05:53 | 12:21 | 15:57 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sat, 29 Aug | 04:26 | 05:53 | 12:21 | 15:56 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:27 | 05:54 | 12:20 | 15:56 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:28 | 05:54 | 12:20 | 15:55 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:29 | 05:55 | 12:20 | 15:55 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
14-day Forecast for Macheng
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Macheng
Sunrise
in Macheng
↑
5:52 AM
Sunset
in Macheng
↓
6:50 PM
Day Length
12h 58m
Dawn
in Macheng
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Macheng
7:16 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Macheng
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
95.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 17:52
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:40
Distances & Clock Changes in Macheng
How Far Is Macheng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 989 km | S (185deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,333 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Singapore | 3,520 km | SSW (202deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,421 km | W (263deg) |
| Dubai | 5,824 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 6,426 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,168 km | SSE (149deg) |
| London | 8,861 km | NW (325deg) |
Macheng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Macheng and you would surface near San Carlos Minas, Argentina, about 12 km from the antipodal point at 31.2deg S, 65.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Macheng
What time is it in Macheng right now?
The current local time in Macheng is 06:24 on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Macheng follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Macheng in?
Clocks in Macheng 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 Macheng?
Is Macheng on daylight saving time right now?
No — Macheng is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 26, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Macheng today?
Macheng sees sunrise at 05:52 and sunset at 18:50 today, giving 12h 58m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Macheng tonight?
Over Macheng tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 95.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Macheng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Macheng, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.