Time Now in Shanting, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 35.08° N, 117.46° E
Elevation: 146 m above sea level
Population rank: #743 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shandong
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
Shanting sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Shanting does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Shanting sits at a modest 146 m above sea level. Shanting is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1454 km off. A major centre in China, Shanting keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Shanting
Daylight Hours in Shanting
Shanting gets 12h 59m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shanting is at 05:41 and sunset in Shanting is at 18:40.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 47m near the December solstice to 14h 31m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shanting and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shanting right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Shanting's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shanting.
Weather in Shanting
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shanting
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 30 Aug ● | 04:09 | 05:40 | 12:11 | 15:49 | 18:41 | 20:11 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:10 | 05:41 | 12:10 | 15:49 | 18:39 | 20:09 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:11 | 05:42 | 12:10 | 15:48 | 18:38 | 20:08 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:12 | 05:43 | 12:10 | 15:47 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:13 | 05:43 | 12:09 | 15:47 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:14 | 05:44 | 12:09 | 15:46 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:15 | 05:45 | 12:09 | 15:45 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
14-day Forecast for Shanting
Moon Phases & Times for Shanting
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
94.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 20:04
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 08:33
Distances & Clock Changes in Shanting
How Far Is Shanting From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,454 km | SSW (194deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,009 km | E (82deg) |
| Singapore | 4,007 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,712 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 5,985 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,249 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,433 km | SSE (152deg) |
| London | 8,634 km | NW (326deg) |
Shanting's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shanting and you would surface near Tres Algarrobos, Argentina, about 25 km from the antipodal point at 35.1deg S, 62.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanting
What time is it in Shanting right now?
The current local time in Shanting is 19:59 on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Shanting follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shanting in?
Shanting 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 Shanting?
Is Shanting on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 30, 2026, Shanting is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What moon phase is visible over Shanting tonight?
Over Shanting tonight the moon shows a Waning Gibbous phase at 94.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Shanting?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shanting, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.