Current Time in Sanya, China 🇨🇳
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Sanya ranks
#58 for lowest elevation.
Lat/Long: 18.25° N, 109.51° E
Elevation: 1 m above sea level
Population rank: #148 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hainan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Sanya is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Sanya, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Sanya
Sanya gets 13h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Sanya is at 06:06 and sunset in Sanya is at 19:19.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 02m near the December solstice to 13h 13m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Sanya and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Sanya's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 19 Jun ● | 04:41 | 06:06 | 12:43 | 16:06 | 19:19 | 20:49 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:41 | 06:06 | 12:43 | 16:06 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:41 | 06:06 | 12:43 | 16:06 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:41 | 06:07 | 12:43 | 16:06 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:42 | 06:07 | 12:44 | 16:07 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Wed, 24 Jun | 04:42 | 06:07 | 12:44 | 16:07 | 19:20 | 20:50 |
| Thu, 25 Jun | 04:42 | 06:07 | 12:44 | 16:07 | 19:21 | 20:51 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Sanya
Sunrise
in Sanya
↑
6:06 AM
Sunset
in Sanya
↓
7:19 PM
Day Length
13h 13m
Dawn
in Sanya
5:42 AM
Dusk
in Sanya
7:44 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Sanya
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
18.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:16
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:13
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How Far Is Sanya From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 664 km | NE (46deg) |
| Singapore | 1,979 km | SSW (199deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,537 km | NE (51deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,853 km | W (277deg) |
| Dubai | 5,620 km | WNW (288deg) |
| Moscow | 7,211 km | NW (324deg) |
| Sydney | 7,286 km | SE (143deg) |
| Paris | 9,679 km | NW (321deg) |
Sanya's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Sanya and you would surface near Arica, Chile, about 32 km from the antipodal point at 18.2deg S, 70.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sanya
What time is it in Sanya right now?
The current local time in Sanya is 02:01 on Friday, June 19, 2026. Sanya follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Sanya in?
Sanya 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 Sanya?
Is Sanya on daylight saving time right now?
No — Sanya is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Sanya today?
Today in Sanya: sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset is at 19:19, giving 13h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Sanya tonight?
The moon phase over Sanya tonight is Waxing Crescent with 18.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Sanya?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Sanya, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.