Time Now in Shanhaiguan, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 40° N, 119.75° E
Elevation: 13 m above sea level
Population rank: #462 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hebei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Clocks in Shanhaiguan are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Being in the temperate belt, Shanhaiguan sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Shanhaiguan lies barely above sea level, at roughly 13 m. The nearest big city, Tokyo, is a distant 1808 km away. Shanhaiguan is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Time & Daylight in Shanhaiguan
Daylight Hours in Shanhaiguan
Shanhaiguan gets 13h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shanhaiguan is at 05:26 and sunset in Shanhaiguan is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 19m near the December solstice to 15h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shanhaiguan and Major Cities
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How standard business hours (9:00 to 17:00) in major hubs line up with the clock in Shanhaiguan:
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 30 Aug ● | 03:46 | 05:26 | 12:01 | 15:43 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 03:48 | 05:27 | 12:01 | 15:43 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 03:49 | 05:28 | 12:01 | 15:42 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 03:50 | 05:29 | 12:00 | 15:41 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 03:52 | 05:30 | 12:00 | 15:40 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 03:53 | 05:30 | 12:00 | 15:39 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 03:54 | 05:31 | 11:59 | 15:38 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Shanhaiguan
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
95.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:25
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Shanhaiguan
How Far Is Shanhaiguan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 1,808 km | E (99deg) |
| Hong Kong | 2,035 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Singapore | 4,589 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,023 km | WSW (257deg) |
| Moscow | 5,984 km | NW (316deg) |
| Dubai | 6,125 km | W (275deg) |
| London | 8,295 km | NW (326deg) |
| Paris | 8,384 km | NW (323deg) |
Shanhaiguan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shanhaiguan and you would surface near Coronel Dorrego, Argentina, about 168 km from the antipodal point at 40.0deg S, 60.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanhaiguan
What time is it in Shanhaiguan right now?
The current local time in Shanhaiguan is 14:55 on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Shanhaiguan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shanhaiguan in?
Shanhaiguan 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 Shanhaiguan?
To turn UTC into Shanhaiguan time, shift the clock 08:00 hours forward, which places Shanhaiguan at UTC+08:00 right now.
Is Shanhaiguan on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 30, 2026, Shanhaiguan is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Shanhaiguan tonight?
Tonight the moon over Shanhaiguan is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 95.1%.
What is solar time in Shanhaiguan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shanhaiguan, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.