Time Now 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
Shankou 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 Shankou, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Shankou
Daylight Hours in Shankou
Shankou gets 13h 17m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shankou is at 06:08 and sunset in Shankou is at 19:25.
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.
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Common Questions About Time in Shankou
What is the current local time in Shankou?
The live local time in Shankou is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Shankou currently observes CST, with a standard offset of UTC+08:00.
What time zone is Shankou in?
Shankou uses the CST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC+08:00.
Does Shankou observe daylight saving time?
No. Shankou stays on standard time throughout the year.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 18 Jul ● | 04:42 | 06:08 | 12:47 | 16:02 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:42 | 06:08 | 12:47 | 16:02 | 19:26 | 20:56 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:43 | 06:09 | 12:47 | 16:03 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:44 | 06:09 | 12:47 | 16:03 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:44 | 06:09 | 12:47 | 16:03 | 19:25 | 20:55 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:45 | 06:10 | 12:47 | 16:04 | 19:24 | 20:54 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:45 | 06:10 | 12:47 | 16:04 | 19:24 | 20:54 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Shankou
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14-day Forecast for Shankou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shankou
Sunrise
in Shankou
↑
6:08 AM
Sunset
in Shankou
↓
7:25 PM
Day Length
13h 17m
Dawn
in Shankou
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Shankou
7:50 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shankou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
14.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:23
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 00:55 on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Shankou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shankou in?
Shankou 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 Shankou?
Is Shankou on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shankou is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shankou today?
Today in Shankou: sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset is at 19:25, giving 13h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shankou tonight?
The moon phase over Shankou tonight is Waxing Crescent with 14.5% 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.