Time Now in Shaoguan, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 24.8° N, 113.58° E
Elevation: 69 m above sea level
Population rank: #149 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Clocks in Shaoguan are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Its elevation is a gentle 69 m. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 282 km away. As one of China's largest cities, Shaoguan is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Shaoguan
Daylight Hours in Shaoguan
Shaoguan gets 13h 01m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shaoguan is at 05:59 and sunset in Shaoguan is at 19:01.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 36m near the December solstice to 13h 40m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shaoguan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shaoguan right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Shaoguan's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shaoguan.
Weather in Shaoguan
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Prayer Times in Shaoguan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 04:35 | 05:59 | 12:30 | 15:58 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:36 | 05:59 | 12:30 | 15:58 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:36 | 06:00 | 12:30 | 15:58 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:37 | 06:00 | 12:29 | 15:58 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:38 | 06:00 | 12:29 | 15:58 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:38 | 06:01 | 12:29 | 15:58 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:39 | 06:01 | 12:29 | 15:57 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
14-day Forecast for Shaoguan
Moon Phases & Times for Shaoguan
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
1.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 07:19
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:03
View the detailed moon calendar for Shaoguan with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Shaoguan
How Far Is Shaoguan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 282 km | SSE (168deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,769 km | ENE (58deg) |
| Singapore | 2,810 km | SSW (203deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,231 km | W (270deg) |
| Dubai | 5,827 km | WNW (284deg) |
| Moscow | 6,886 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,640 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 9,362 km | NW (325deg) |
Shaoguan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shaoguan and you would surface near Cachi, Argentina, about 44 km from the antipodal point at 24.8deg S, 66.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shaoguan
What time is it in Shaoguan right now?
The current local time in Shaoguan is 01:26 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Shaoguan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shaoguan in?
Shaoguan runs on the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Shaoguan?
Is Shaoguan on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Shaoguan as of August 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Shaoguan tonight?
Over Shaoguan tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 1.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Shaoguan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shaoguan, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.