Current Time in Ruidian, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 25.53° N, 98.41° E
Elevation: 1,755 m above sea level
Population rank: #1528 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Yunnan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Ruidian, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Ruidian currently observes CST, UTC+8. Ruidian sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. 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. Ruidian sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Ruidian lies high in the uplands, around 1755 m above sea level. Ruidian is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1640 km off. Ruidian is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Ruidian at 07:25 and sets at 18:58, giving 11h 32m of daylight today.
Ruidian Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Ruidian
Ruidian gets 11h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Ruidian is at 07:25 and sunset in Ruidian is at 18:58.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 32m near the December solstice to 13h 44m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Ruidian and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Ruidian right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Ruidian's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Ruidian.
Weather in Ruidian
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Prayer Times in Ruidian
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:06 | 07:25 | 13:12 | 16:30 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:06 | 07:25 | 13:11 | 16:30 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:07 | 07:26 | 13:11 | 16:29 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:07 | 07:26 | 13:11 | 16:29 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:08 | 07:27 | 13:11 | 16:28 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:08 | 07:27 | 13:11 | 16:27 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:09 | 07:28 | 13:10 | 16:27 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
14-day Forecast for Ruidian
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Ruidian
Sunrise
in Ruidian
↑
7:25 AM
Sunset
in Ruidian
↓
6:58 PM
Day Length
11h 32m
Dawn
in Ruidian
7:01 AM
Dusk
in Ruidian
7:21 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Ruidian
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
24.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:28
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:50
Distances & Clock Changes in Ruidian
How Far Is Ruidian From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,640 km | E (99deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,718 km | W (260deg) |
| Singapore | 2,750 km | SSE (167deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,073 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Dubai | 4,315 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 5,875 km | NW (322deg) |
| Paris | 8,319 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 8,372 km | NW (320deg) |
Ruidian's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Ruidian and you would surface in the open ocean, near 25.5deg S, 81.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruidian
What time is it in Ruidian right now?
The current local time in Ruidian is 04:34 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Ruidian follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Ruidian in?
Ruidian 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 Ruidian?
Is Ruidian on daylight saving time right now?
No — Ruidian is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ruidian today?
Today in Ruidian: sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset is at 18:58, giving 11h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Ruidian tonight?
Over Ruidian tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 24.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Ruidian?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Ruidian, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.