Current Time in Poyang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 28.99° N, 116.67° E
Elevation: 23 m above sea level
Population rank: #845 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangxi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Poyang, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Poyang currently observes CST, UTC+8. Poyang sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Poyang lies barely above sea level, at roughly 23 m. Poyang is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 783 km off. Poyang is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Poyang at 06:14 and sets at 17:43, giving 11h 29m of daylight today.
Poyang Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Poyang
Poyang gets 11h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Poyang is at 06:14 and sunset in Poyang is at 17:43.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 17m near the December solstice to 13h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Poyang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Poyang right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Poyang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Poyang.
Weather in Poyang
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Prayer Times in Poyang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:52 | 06:14 | 11:59 | 15:16 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:53 | 06:14 | 11:59 | 15:15 | 17:43 | 19:13 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:54 | 06:15 | 11:58 | 15:15 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:54 | 06:15 | 11:58 | 15:14 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:55 | 06:16 | 11:58 | 15:13 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:55 | 06:17 | 11:58 | 15:13 | 17:39 | 19:09 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:56 | 06:17 | 11:58 | 15:12 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
14-day Forecast for Poyang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Poyang
Sunrise
in Poyang
↑
6:14 AM
Sunset
in Poyang
↓
5:43 PM
Day Length
11h 29m
Dawn
in Poyang
5:50 AM
Dusk
in Poyang
6:07 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Poyang
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
19.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:23
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Poyang
How Far Is Poyang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 783 km | SSW (199deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,277 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Singapore | 3,362 km | SSW (206deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,555 km | W (266deg) |
| Dubai | 6,024 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Moscow | 6,715 km | NW (321deg) |
| Sydney | 7,877 km | SSE (150deg) |
| London | 9,152 km | NW (326deg) |
Poyang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Poyang and you would surface near Los Telares, Argentina, about 12 km from the antipodal point at 29.0deg S, 63.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poyang
What time is it in Poyang right now?
The current local time in Poyang is 12:23 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Poyang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Poyang in?
Clocks in Poyang follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Poyang?
Is Poyang on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Poyang as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Poyang today?
In Poyang today the sun rises at 06:14 and sets at 17:43, giving 11h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Poyang tonight?
Over Poyang tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 19.4% illumination.
What is solar time in Poyang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Poyang, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.