Time Now in Shanwei, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 22.78° N, 115.35° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #266 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 20m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Shanwei keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Shanwei does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 9 m, Shanwei is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 132 km away. A major centre in China, Shanwei keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Shanwei sees 12h 22m between a 06:04 sunrise and a 18:26 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Shanwei
Daylight Hours in Shanwei
Shanwei gets 12h 22m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shanwei is at 06:04 and sunset in Shanwei is at 18:26.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 44m near the December solstice to 13h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shanwei and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shanwei right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Shanwei's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shanwei.
Weather in Shanwei
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Prayer Times in Shanwei
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 11 Sep ● | 04:46 | 06:03 | 12:15 | 15:42 | 18:27 | 19:57 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 04:46 | 06:04 | 12:15 | 15:41 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 04:46 | 06:04 | 12:14 | 15:41 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:47 | 06:04 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:47 | 06:05 | 12:14 | 15:40 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:48 | 06:05 | 12:13 | 15:39 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:48 | 06:05 | 12:13 | 15:39 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
14-day Forecast for Shanwei
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shanwei
Sunrise
in Shanwei
↑
6:04 AM
Sunset
in Shanwei
↓
6:26 PM
Day Length
12h 22m
Dawn
in Shanwei
5:41 AM
Dusk
in Shanwei
6:49 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shanwei
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:53
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 18:25
Distances & Clock Changes in Shanwei
How Far Is Shanwei From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 132 km | WSW (247deg) |
| Singapore | 2,688 km | SSW (209deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,748 km | NE (53deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,416 km | W (273deg) |
| Dubai | 6,058 km | WNW (286deg) |
| Moscow | 7,173 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,353 km | SSE (148deg) |
| London | 9,649 km | NW (326deg) |
Shanwei's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shanwei and you would surface near Bermejo, Bolivia, about 33 km from the antipodal point at 22.8deg S, 64.6deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shanwei
What time is it in Shanwei right now?
The current local time in Shanwei is 13:57 on Friday, September 11, 2026. Shanwei follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shanwei in?
Shanwei 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 Shanwei?
Is Shanwei on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 11, 2026, Shanwei is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shanwei today?
Shanwei sees sunrise at 06:04 and sunset at 18:26 today, giving 12h 22m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shanwei tonight?
The moon phase over Shanwei tonight is New Moon with 0.0% illumination.
What is solar time in Shanwei?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shanwei, clocks run about 20m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.