Current Time in Nanjing, China 🇨🇳
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
Daylight Hours in Nanjing
Nanjing gets 14h 11m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset is at 19:09.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 03m near the December solstice to 14h 15m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Nanjing and Major Cities
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These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nanjing.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 8 Jun ● | 03:15 | 04:58 | 12:03 | 15:44 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Tue, 9 Jun | 03:15 | 04:58 | 12:04 | 15:44 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Wed, 10 Jun | 03:15 | 04:58 | 12:04 | 15:44 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Thu, 11 Jun | 03:15 | 04:58 | 12:04 | 15:45 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 03:14 | 04:58 | 12:04 | 15:45 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 03:14 | 04:58 | 12:04 | 15:45 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 03:14 | 04:58 | 12:05 | 15:45 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Nanjing
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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 06:38 on Monday, June 08, 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 June 08, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nanjing today?
Today in Nanjing: sunrise is at 04:58 and sunset is at 19:09, giving 14h 10m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nanjing tonight?
The moon phase over Nanjing tonight is Last Quarter with 55.1% 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.