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Nanjing ranks
#25 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 32.06° N, 118.78° E
Elevation: 22 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Nanjing is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Nanjing, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Nanjing
Daylight Hours in Nanjing
Nanjing gets 14h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nanjing is at 05:08 and sunset in Nanjing is at 19:12.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 03m near the December solstice to 14h 15m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Nanjing and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Nanjing right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Nanjing
What is the current local time in Nanjing?
The live local time in Nanjing is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Nanjing currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Nanjing in?
Nanjing uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Nanjing observe daylight saving time?
No. Nanjing stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Nanjing's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nanjing.
Weather in Nanjing
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Nanjing
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 13 Jul ● | 03:26 | 05:07 | 12:10 | 15:51 | 19:13 | 20:43 |
| Tue, 14 Jul | 03:27 | 05:08 | 12:10 | 15:51 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 03:28 | 05:09 | 12:10 | 15:51 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 03:29 | 05:09 | 12:10 | 15:51 | 19:12 | 20:42 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 03:30 | 05:10 | 12:11 | 15:51 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:30 | 05:10 | 12:11 | 15:51 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:31 | 05:11 | 12:11 | 15:52 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
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Nanjing Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Nanjing
Nanjing Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Nanjing
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14-day Forecast for Nanjing
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nanjing
Sunrise
in Nanjing
↑
5:08 AM
Sunset
in Nanjing
↓
7:12 PM
Day Length
14h 04m
Dawn
in Nanjing
4:39 AM
Dusk
in Nanjing
7:41 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nanjing
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
1.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 04:28
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 19:21
View the detailed moon calendar for Nanjing with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Nanjing
How Far Is Nanjing From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,175 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,964 km | ENE (72deg) |
| Singapore | 3,757 km | SSW (208deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,786 km | W (264deg) |
| Dubai | 6,158 km | W (280deg) |
| Moscow | 6,583 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,079 km | SSE (152deg) |
| London | 8,981 km | NNW (326deg) |
Nanjing's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Nanjing and you would surface near Gálvez, Argentina, about 3 km from the antipodal point at 32.1deg S, 61.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nanjing
What time is it in Nanjing right now?
The current local time in Nanjing is 22:06 on Monday, July 13, 2026. Nanjing follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Nanjing in?
Nanjing 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 Nanjing?
Is Nanjing on daylight saving time right now?
No — Nanjing is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nanjing today?
Today in Nanjing: sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset is at 19:12, giving 14h 04m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nanjing tonight?
The moon phase over Nanjing tonight is New Moon with 1.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Nanjing?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Nanjing, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.