Time Now 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
Clocks in Nanjing are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Nanjing sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 22 m, Nanjing is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1175 km away. Nanjing ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Nanjing sees 13h 52m between a 05:14 sunrise and a 19:07 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Nanjing
Daylight Hours in Nanjing
Nanjing gets 13h 53m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nanjing is at 05:14 and sunset in Nanjing is at 19:07.
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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Cities Sharing Nanjing's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Nanjing.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 24 Jul ● | 03:36 | 05:14 | 12:11 | 15:52 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 03:37 | 05:15 | 12:11 | 15:52 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 03:38 | 05:15 | 12:11 | 15:52 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Mon, 27 Jul | 03:39 | 05:16 | 12:11 | 15:52 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Tue, 28 Jul | 03:40 | 05:17 | 12:11 | 15:52 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Wed, 29 Jul | 03:41 | 05:17 | 12:11 | 15:52 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 03:42 | 05:18 | 12:11 | 15:52 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
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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 13:57 on Friday, July 24, 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 24, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nanjing today?
Nanjing sees sunrise at 05:14 and sunset at 19:07 today, giving 13h 52m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nanjing tonight?
Over Nanjing tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 75.8% 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.