Time Now in Putian, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 25.44° N, 119.01° E
Elevation: 23 m above sea level
Population rank: #88 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Fujian
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Clocks in Putian are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Putian sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Putian lies barely above sea level, at roughly 23 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 602 km away. Putian ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Putian sees 12h 19m between a 05:49 sunrise and a 18:09 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Putian
Daylight Hours in Putian
Putian gets 12h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Putian is at 05:49 and sunset in Putian is at 18:09.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 33m near the December solstice to 13h 43m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Putian and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Putian right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Putian's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Putian.
Weather in Putian
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Putian
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 04:29 | 05:49 | 11:59 | 15:28 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:30 | 05:49 | 11:59 | 15:27 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:30 | 05:49 | 11:59 | 15:27 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:31 | 05:50 | 11:58 | 15:26 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:31 | 05:50 | 11:58 | 15:25 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:32 | 05:51 | 11:58 | 15:25 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:32 | 05:51 | 11:57 | 15:24 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
14-day Forecast for Putian
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Putian
Sunrise
in Putian
↑
5:49 AM
Sunset
in Putian
↓
6:09 PM
Day Length
12h 19m
Dawn
in Putian
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Putian
6:32 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Putian
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
12.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:31
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:27
Distances & Clock Changes in Putian
How Far Is Putian From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 602 km | SW (236deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,274 km | NE (55deg) |
| Singapore | 3,135 km | SSW (214deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,777 km | W (271deg) |
| Dubai | 6,340 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,168 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,420 km | SSE (151deg) |
| London | 9,609 km | NNW (327deg) |
Putian's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Putian and you would surface near Castelli, Argentina, about 67 km from the antipodal point at 25.4deg S, 61.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Putian
What time is it in Putian right now?
The current local time in Putian is 21:13 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Putian follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Putian in?
Clocks in Putian 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 Putian?
Is Putian on daylight saving time right now?
No — Putian is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Putian today?
Today in Putian: sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset is at 18:09, giving 12h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Putian tonight?
Tonight the moon over Putian is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 12.8%.
What is solar time in Putian?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Putian, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.