Current Time in Shankou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 21.6° N, 109.72° E
Elevation: 27 m above sea level
Population rank: #854 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangxi
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
The time now in Shankou, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shankou currently observes CST, UTC+8. Shankou 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. In the tropics, Shankou has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Shankou lies barely above sea level, at roughly 27 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 466 km away. Shankou is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Shankou at 06:37 and sets at 18:16, giving 11h 39m of daylight today.
Shankou Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shankou
Shankou gets 11h 40m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shankou is at 06:37 and sunset in Shankou is at 18:16.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 49m near the December solstice to 13h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shankou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shankou right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Shankou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shankou.
Weather in Shankou
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Prayer Times in Shankou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:20 | 06:36 | 12:27 | 15:47 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:20 | 06:37 | 12:26 | 15:47 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:26 | 15:46 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:21 | 06:37 | 12:26 | 15:46 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:21 | 06:38 | 12:26 | 15:45 | 18:14 | 19:44 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:22 | 06:38 | 12:26 | 15:45 | 18:13 | 19:43 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:22 | 06:39 | 12:25 | 15:44 | 18:12 | 19:42 |
14-day Forecast for Shankou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shankou
Sunrise
in Shankou
↑
6:37 AM
Sunset
in Shankou
↓
6:16 PM
Day Length
11h 39m
Dawn
in Shankou
6:14 AM
Dusk
in Shankou
6:39 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shankou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:31
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:22
Distances & Clock Changes in Shankou
How Far Is Shankou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 466 km | E (79deg) |
| Singapore | 2,340 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,295 km | NE (55deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,843 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 5,534 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 6,926 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,571 km | SE (144deg) |
| Paris | 9,404 km | NW (321deg) |
Shankou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shankou and you would surface near Tocopilla, Chile, about 55 km from the antipodal point at 21.6deg S, 70.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shankou
What time is it in Shankou right now?
The current local time in Shankou is 17:19 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Shankou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shankou in?
Clocks in Shankou follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Shankou?
Is Shankou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 15, 2026, Shankou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shankou today?
In Shankou today the sun rises at 06:37 and sets at 18:16, giving 11h 39m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shankou tonight?
The moon phase over Shankou tonight is Waxing Crescent with 21.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Shankou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shankou, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.