Current Time in Nagqu, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 31.48° N, 92.06° E
Elevation: 4,512 m above sea level
Population rank: #1497 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Tibet
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Nagqu, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Nagqu currently observes CST, UTC+8. Nagqu sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Nagqu does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At roughly 4512 m, Nagqu is a genuine high-altitude city. Nagqu is fairly isolated: even Mumbai lies some 2365 km off. Nagqu is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Nagqu gets 11h 03m of daylight today, with sunrise at 08:03 and sunset at 19:07.
Nagqu Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Nagqu
Nagqu gets 11h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nagqu is at 08:03 and sunset in Nagqu is at 19:07.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 05m near the December solstice to 14h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Nagqu and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nagqu right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Nagqu's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nagqu.
Weather in Nagqu
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Prayer Times in Nagqu
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 06:39 | 08:03 | 13:35 | 16:43 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 06:39 | 08:03 | 13:35 | 16:43 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 06:40 | 08:04 | 13:35 | 16:42 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 06:41 | 08:05 | 13:35 | 16:41 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 06:41 | 08:06 | 13:35 | 16:41 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 06:42 | 08:07 | 13:35 | 16:40 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 06:43 | 08:07 | 13:35 | 16:39 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
14-day Forecast for Nagqu
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nagqu
Moon Phases & Times for Nagqu
Distances & Clock Changes in Nagqu
How Far Is Nagqu From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai | 2,365 km | WSW (239deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,411 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Singapore | 3,571 km | SSE (157deg) |
| Dubai | 3,650 km | W (268deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,391 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Moscow | 4,971 km | NW (319deg) |
| Paris | 7,413 km | NW (314deg) |
| London | 7,466 km | NW (318deg) |
Nagqu's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nagqu and you would surface in the open ocean, near 31.5deg S, 87.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nagqu
What time is it in Nagqu right now?
The current local time in Nagqu is 04:25 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Nagqu follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Nagqu in?
Nagqu 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 Nagqu?
Is Nagqu on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Nagqu as of October 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nagqu today?
Nagqu sees sunrise at 08:03 and sunset at 19:07 today, giving 11h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nagqu tonight?
Over Nagqu tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 99.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Nagqu?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nagqu, clocks run about 1h 50m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.