Time Now in Nanchong, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 30.8° N, 106.08° E
Elevation: 287 m above sea level
Population rank: #64 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Sichuan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Clocks in Nanchong are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Nanchong does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today runs to about 14 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 287 m. Nanchong is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1239 km off. As one of China's largest cities, Nanchong is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Nanchong at 06:11 and sets at 19:52, giving 13h 41m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Nanchong
Daylight Hours in Nanchong
Nanchong gets 13h 41m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nanchong is at 06:11 and sunset in Nanchong is at 19:52.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 09m near the December solstice to 14h 08m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Nanchong and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nanchong right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Nanchong's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nanchong.
Weather in Nanchong
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Prayer Times in Nanchong
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 29 Jul ● | 04:36 | 06:11 | 13:02 | 16:40 | 19:53 | 21:23 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 04:37 | 06:11 | 13:02 | 16:40 | 19:52 | 21:22 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 04:38 | 06:12 | 13:02 | 16:40 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 04:39 | 06:12 | 13:02 | 16:40 | 19:51 | 21:21 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 04:40 | 06:13 | 13:02 | 16:40 | 19:50 | 21:20 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 04:41 | 06:14 | 13:01 | 16:40 | 19:49 | 21:19 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 04:41 | 06:14 | 13:01 | 16:40 | 19:48 | 21:18 |
14-day Forecast for Nanchong
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nanchong
Sunrise
in Nanchong
↑
6:11 AM
Sunset
in Nanchong
↓
7:52 PM
Day Length
13h 41m
Dawn
in Nanchong
5:44 AM
Dusk
in Nanchong
8:19 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Nanchong
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 05:30
Distances & Clock Changes in Nanchong
How Far Is Nanchong From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,239 km | SE (138deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,153 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Singapore | 3,283 km | S (185deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,576 km | WSW (257deg) |
| Dubai | 4,985 km | W (276deg) |
| Moscow | 5,902 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 8,388 km | NW (322deg) |
| Paris | 8,388 km | NW (319deg) |
Nanchong's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nanchong and you would surface near Ovalle, Chile, about 261 km from the antipodal point at 30.8deg S, 73.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nanchong
What time is it in Nanchong right now?
The current local time in Nanchong is 01:13 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Nanchong follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Nanchong in?
Nanchong 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 Nanchong?
Is Nanchong on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Nanchong as of July 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nanchong today?
Today in Nanchong: sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset is at 19:52, giving 13h 41m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nanchong tonight?
Tonight the moon over Nanchong is in its Full Moon phase, lit 99.2%.
What is solar time in Nanchong?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nanchong, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.