Time Now in Qingdao, China 🇨🇳
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Qingdao ranks
#42 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 36.06° N, 120.38° E
Elevation: 16 m above sea level
Population rank: #14 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shandong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Qingdao keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Qingdao sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Qingdao lies barely above sea level, at roughly 16 m. Qingdao is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1641 km off. As one of China's largest cities, Qingdao is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Qingdao at 05:37 and sets at 18:13, giving 12h 36m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Qingdao
Daylight Hours in Qingdao
Qingdao gets 12h 37m of daylight today. Sunrise in Qingdao is at 05:37 and sunset in Qingdao is at 18:13.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 42m near the December solstice to 14h 36m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Qingdao and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Qingdao right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Qingdao's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Qingdao.
Weather in Qingdao
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Prayer Times in Qingdao
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 10 Sep ● | 04:06 | 05:36 | 11:55 | 15:30 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Fri, 11 Sep | 04:07 | 05:37 | 11:55 | 15:29 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 04:08 | 05:38 | 11:55 | 15:28 | 18:11 | 19:41 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 04:09 | 05:38 | 11:54 | 15:27 | 18:10 | 19:40 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:10 | 05:39 | 11:54 | 15:26 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:11 | 05:40 | 11:53 | 15:25 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:11 | 05:41 | 11:53 | 15:24 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Qingdao
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14-day Forecast for Qingdao
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Qingdao
Sunrise
in Qingdao
↑
5:37 AM
Sunset
in Qingdao
↓
6:13 PM
Day Length
12h 36m
Dawn
in Qingdao
5:10 AM
Dusk
in Qingdao
6:39 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Qingdao
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
2.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 05:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 17:39
View the detailed moon calendar for Qingdao with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Qingdao
How Far Is Qingdao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,641 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,734 km | E (86deg) |
| Singapore | 4,220 km | SSW (208deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,991 km | W (261deg) |
| Dubai | 6,232 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,344 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,409 km | SSE (154deg) |
| London | 8,690 km | NNW (327deg) |
Qingdao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Qingdao and you would surface near Azul, Argentina, about 83 km from the antipodal point at 36.1deg S, 59.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Qingdao
What time is it in Qingdao right now?
The current local time in Qingdao is 04:48 on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Qingdao follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Qingdao in?
Qingdao 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 Qingdao?
Is Qingdao on daylight saving time right now?
No — Qingdao is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 10, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Qingdao today?
In Qingdao today the sun rises at 05:37 and sets at 18:13, giving 12h 36m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Qingdao tonight?
The moon phase over Qingdao tonight is Waning Crescent with 2.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Qingdao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Qingdao, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.