Current Time in Pailou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 30.8° N, 108.39° E
Elevation: 203 m above sea level
Population rank: #583 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Chongqing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Pailou, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Pailou currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Pailou are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Pailou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Pailou sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Pailou sits at a modest 203 m above sea level. Pailou is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1104 km off. Pailou is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Pailou sees 11h 26m between a 06:48 sunrise and a 18:15 sunset.
Pailou Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Pailou
Pailou gets 11h 26m of daylight today. Sunrise in Pailou is at 06:48 and sunset in Pailou is at 18:15.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 09m near the December solstice to 14h 08m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Pailou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Pailou right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Pailou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Pailou.
Weather in Pailou
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Prayer Times in Pailou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:25 | 06:48 | 12:32 | 15:48 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:26 | 06:49 | 12:32 | 15:47 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:27 | 06:49 | 12:31 | 15:46 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:27 | 06:50 | 12:31 | 15:46 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:28 | 06:51 | 12:31 | 15:45 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:29 | 06:51 | 12:31 | 15:44 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:29 | 06:52 | 12:31 | 15:43 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
14-day Forecast for Pailou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Pailou
Sunrise
in Pailou
↑
6:48 AM
Sunset
in Pailou
↓
6:15 PM
Day Length
11h 26m
Dawn
in Pailou
6:24 AM
Dusk
in Pailou
6:39 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Pailou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Pailou
How Far Is Pailou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,104 km | SSE (147deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,945 km | ENE (71deg) |
| Singapore | 3,310 km | S (189deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,791 km | WSW (258deg) |
| Dubai | 5,204 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 6,046 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,478 km | SE (144deg) |
| London | 8,523 km | NW (323deg) |
Pailou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Pailou and you would surface near Ovalle, Chile, about 45 km from the antipodal point at 30.8deg S, 71.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pailou
What time is it in Pailou right now?
The current local time in Pailou is 02:53 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Pailou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Pailou in?
Pailou 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 Pailou?
Is Pailou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 15, 2026, Pailou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Pailou today?
Today in Pailou: sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset is at 18:15, giving 11h 26m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Pailou tonight?
Over Pailou tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 16.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Pailou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Pailou, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.