Current Time 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
The time now in Shanting, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shanting currently observes CST, UTC+8. Shanting sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Shanting does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. 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.
The sun rises over Shanting at 06:15 and sets at 17:35, giving 11h 19m of daylight today.
Shanting Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shanting
Shanting gets 11h 20m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shanting is at 06:15 and sunset in Shanting is at 17:35.
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.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:48 | 06:15 | 11:56 | 15:08 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:49 | 06:16 | 11:55 | 15:07 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:50 | 06:17 | 11:55 | 15:06 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:51 | 06:18 | 11:55 | 15:05 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:52 | 06:18 | 11:55 | 15:04 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:52 | 06:19 | 11:55 | 15:03 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:53 | 06:20 | 11:54 | 15:03 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
14-day Forecast for Shanting
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shanting
Sunrise
in Shanting
↑
6:15 AM
Sunset
in Shanting
↓
5:35 PM
Day Length
11h 19m
Dawn
in Shanting
5:49 AM
Dusk
in Shanting
6:01 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shanting
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
20.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:40
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:10
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 14:17 on Thursday, October 15, 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 October 15, 2026, Shanting is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanting today?
Today in Shanting: sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset is at 17:35, giving 11h 19m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shanting tonight?
Over Shanting tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 20.0% 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.