Current Time in Nanjing, China 🇨🇳
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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
The time now in Nanjing, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Nanjing currently observes CST, UTC+8. 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. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. 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 11h 11m between a 06:13 sunrise and a 17:24 sunset.
Nanjing Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Nanjing
Nanjing gets 11h 11m of daylight today. Sunrise in Nanjing is at 06:13 and sunset in Nanjing is at 17:24.
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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Current Time in Other Cities in China
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:48 | 06:13 | 11:49 | 15:00 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:49 | 06:13 | 11:49 | 14:59 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:50 | 06:14 | 11:49 | 14:58 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:51 | 06:15 | 11:49 | 14:57 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:51 | 06:16 | 11:48 | 14:57 | 17:21 | 18:51 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:52 | 06:16 | 11:48 | 14:56 | 17:20 | 18:50 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:53 | 06:17 | 11:48 | 14:55 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Nanjing
Sunrise
in Nanjing
↑
6:13 AM
Sunset
in Nanjing
↓
5:24 PM
Day Length
11h 11m
Dawn
in Nanjing
5:48 AM
Dusk
in Nanjing
5:50 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Nanjing
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
84.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:32
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:54
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 19:42 on Thursday, October 22, 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 October 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nanjing today?
Nanjing sees sunrise at 06:13 and sunset at 17:24 today, giving 11h 11m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Nanjing tonight?
Over Nanjing tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 84.3% 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.