Current Time in Nanchang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 28.68° N, 115.85° E
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #49 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangxi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Nanchang, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Nanchang currently observes CST, UTC+8. Nanchang 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. Nanchang sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 20 m, Nanchang is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 727 km away. As one of China's largest cities, Nanchang is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Nanchang Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Nanchang
Nanchang gets 11h 10m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nanchang is at 06:25 and sunset in Nanchang is at 17:35.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 19m near the December solstice to 13h 58m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Nanchang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nanchang right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Nanchang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nanchang.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 27 Oct ● | 05:03 | 06:24 | 12:00 | 15:11 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:03 | 06:25 | 12:00 | 15:11 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:04 | 06:26 | 12:00 | 15:10 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Fri, 30 Oct | 05:04 | 06:26 | 12:00 | 15:10 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Sat, 31 Oct | 05:05 | 06:27 | 12:00 | 15:09 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Sun, 1 Nov | 05:06 | 06:28 | 12:00 | 15:08 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Mon, 2 Nov | 05:06 | 06:28 | 12:00 | 15:08 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Nanchang
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 18:10
Next Moonset
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Tomorrow, 08:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Nanchang
How Far Is Nanchang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 727 km | SSW (194deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,364 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Singapore | 3,296 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,473 km | W (266deg) |
| Dubai | 5,953 km | WNW (281deg) |
| Moscow | 6,691 km | NW (321deg) |
| Sydney | 7,888 km | SSE (149deg) |
| London | 9,136 km | NW (326deg) |
Nanchang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nanchang and you would surface near Villa Atamisqui, Argentina, about 38 km from the antipodal point at 28.7deg S, 64.1deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nanchang
What time is it in Nanchang right now?
The current local time in Nanchang is 09:21 on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Nanchang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Nanchang in?
Nanchang runs on the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Nanchang?
Is Nanchang on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Nanchang as of October 27, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Nanchang tonight?
The moon phase over Nanchang tonight is Waning Gibbous with 98.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Nanchang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nanchang, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.