Current Time 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
Daylight Hours in Qingdao
Qingdao gets 14h 34m of daylight today — sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset is at 19:15.
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.
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Cities Sharing Qingdao's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Qingdao.
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Prayer Times in Qingdao
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 02:48 | 04:41 | 11:58 | 15:47 | 19:14 | 20:44 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 02:48 | 04:41 | 11:58 | 15:48 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 02:47 | 04:41 | 11:58 | 15:48 | 19:15 | 20:45 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 02:47 | 04:41 | 11:58 | 15:48 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 02:47 | 04:41 | 11:58 | 15:48 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 02:47 | 04:41 | 11:59 | 15:48 | 19:16 | 20:46 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 02:47 | 04:41 | 11:59 | 15:49 | 19:17 | 20:47 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Qingdao
Sunrise
in Qingdao
↑
4:41 AM
Sunset
in Qingdao
↓
7:15 PM
Day Length
14h 33m
Dawn
in Qingdao
4:10 AM
Dusk
in Qingdao
7:45 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Qingdao
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
25.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:47
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 14:52
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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 02:15 on Thursday, June 11, 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 June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Qingdao today?
Today in Qingdao: sunrise is at 04:41 and sunset is at 19:15, giving 14h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Qingdao tonight?
The moon phase over Qingdao tonight is Waning Crescent with 25.7% 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.