Time Now in Shangri-La, China 🇨🇳
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Shangri-La ranks
#36 for highest altitude.
Lat/Long: 27.83° N, 99.71° E
Elevation: 3,283 m above sea level
Population rank: #490 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Yunnan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Shangri-La
Daylight Hours in Shangri-La
Shangri-La gets 13h 42m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shangri-La is at 06:36 and sunset in Shangri-La is at 20:18.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the December solstice to 13h 54m near the June solstice.
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Common Questions About Time in Shangri-La
What is the current local time in Shangri-La?
The live local time in Shangri-La is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Shangri-La currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Shangri-La in?
Shangri-La uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Shangri-La observe daylight saving time?
No. Shangri-La stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Shangri-La's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shangri-La.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 05:02 | 06:35 | 13:27 | 16:58 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 05:03 | 06:36 | 13:27 | 16:58 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 05:03 | 06:36 | 13:27 | 16:58 | 20:18 | 21:48 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 05:04 | 06:37 | 13:27 | 16:58 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 05:05 | 06:37 | 13:27 | 16:59 | 20:17 | 21:47 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 05:06 | 06:38 | 13:27 | 16:59 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 05:06 | 06:38 | 13:27 | 16:59 | 20:16 | 21:46 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shangri-La
Sunrise
in Shangri-La
↑
6:36 AM
Sunset
in Shangri-La
↓
8:18 PM
Day Length
13h 42m
Dawn
in Shangri-La
6:09 AM
Dusk
in Shangri-La
8:44 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shangri-La
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:33
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Shangri-La
How Far Is Shangri-La From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,578 km | ESE (110deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,897 km | WSW (256deg) |
| Singapore | 2,977 km | S (171deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,848 km | ENE (67deg) |
| Dubai | 4,407 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 5,756 km | NW (321deg) |
| Paris | 8,219 km | NW (317deg) |
| London | 8,257 km | NW (320deg) |
Shangri-La's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shangri-La and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.8deg S, 80.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shangri-La
What time is it in Shangri-La right now?
The current local time in Shangri-La is 16:44 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Shangri-La follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shangri-La in?
Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La?
Shangri-La is UTC+08:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Shangri-La local time, shift the clock 08:00 hours forward.
Is Shangri-La on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shangri-La is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shangri-La today?
Today in Shangri-La: sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset is at 20:18, giving 13h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shangri-La tonight?
The moon phase over Shangri-La tonight is Waxing Crescent with 11.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Shangri-La?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shangri-La, clocks run about 1h 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.