Current Time in Shanji, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 34.2° N, 117.6° E
Elevation: 29 m above sea level
Population rank: #1194 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Shanji, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shanji currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Shanji are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Shanji does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Shanji lies barely above sea level, at roughly 29 m. Shanji is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1363 km off. Shanji is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Shanji at 06:17 and sets at 17:30, giving 11h 12m of daylight today.
Shanji Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shanji
Shanji gets 11h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shanji is at 06:17 and sunset in Shanji is at 17:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the December solstice to 14h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shanji and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shanji right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Shanji's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shanji.
Weather in Shanji
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shanji
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 04:51 | 06:17 | 11:54 | 15:05 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:52 | 06:18 | 11:54 | 15:04 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:53 | 06:19 | 11:54 | 15:03 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:53 | 06:20 | 11:54 | 15:02 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:54 | 06:20 | 11:54 | 15:01 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:55 | 06:21 | 11:53 | 15:00 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:56 | 06:22 | 11:53 | 15:00 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
14-day Forecast for Shanji
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shanji
Moon Phases & Times for Shanji
Distances & Clock Changes in Shanji
How Far Is Shanji From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,363 km | SSW (195deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,012 km | E (79deg) |
| Singapore | 3,923 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,709 km | W (261deg) |
| Dubai | 6,012 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,331 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,340 km | SSE (152deg) |
| London | 8,722 km | NW (326deg) |
Shanji's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shanji and you would surface near Rufino, Argentina, about 30 km from the antipodal point at 34.2deg S, 62.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanji
What time is it in Shanji right now?
The current local time in Shanji is 03:11 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Shanji follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shanji in?
Shanji 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 Shanji?
Is Shanji on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shanji is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanji today?
Today in Shanji: sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 17:30, giving 11h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shanji tonight?
Tonight the moon over Shanji is in its First Quarter phase, lit 51.3%.
What is solar time in Shanji?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shanji, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.