Time Now in Nancun, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 36.53° N, 120.13° E
Elevation: 18 m above sea level
Population rank: #507 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shandong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Clocks in Nancun are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Nancun does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Nancun lies barely above sea level, at roughly 18 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1681 km away. Nancun is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Nancun gets 12h 57m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:30 and sunset at 18:27.
Time & Daylight in Nancun
Daylight Hours in Nancun
Nancun gets 12h 57m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nancun is at 05:30 and sunset in Nancun is at 18:27.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 39m near the December solstice to 14h 39m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Nancun and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nancun right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Nancun's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nancun.
Weather in Nancun
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Nancun
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 1 Sep ● | 03:57 | 05:30 | 11:59 | 15:38 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 03:58 | 05:30 | 11:59 | 15:37 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 03:59 | 05:31 | 11:59 | 15:37 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:00 | 05:32 | 11:58 | 15:36 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:01 | 05:33 | 11:58 | 15:35 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:02 | 05:34 | 11:58 | 15:34 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:03 | 05:34 | 11:57 | 15:33 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
14-day Forecast for Nancun
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nancun
Sunrise
in Nancun
↑
5:30 AM
Sunset
in Nancun
↓
6:27 PM
Day Length
12h 57m
Dawn
in Nancun
5:03 AM
Dusk
in Nancun
6:54 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Nancun
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
85.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 09:30
Distances & Clock Changes in Nancun
How Far Is Nancun From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,681 km | SSW (202deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,753 km | E (87deg) |
| Singapore | 4,256 km | SSW (207deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,978 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 6,202 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,290 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,465 km | SSE (154deg) |
| London | 8,634 km | NNW (327deg) |
Nancun's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nancun and you would surface near Azul, Argentina, about 28 km from the antipodal point at 36.5deg S, 59.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nancun
What time is it in Nancun right now?
The current local time in Nancun is 04:17 on Tuesday, September 01, 2026. Nancun follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Nancun in?
Nancun 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 Nancun?
Is Nancun on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nancun is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 01, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nancun today?
Today in Nancun: sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset is at 18:27, giving 12h 57m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nancun tonight?
Over Nancun tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 85.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Nancun?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nancun, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.