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. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. 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.
The sun rises over Shaoguan at 06:19 and sets at 18:08, giving 11h 49m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Shaoguan
Daylight Hours in Shaoguan
Shaoguan gets 11h 49m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shaoguan is at 06:19 and sunset in Shaoguan is at 18:08.
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
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shaoguan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 5 Oct ● | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:14 | 15:37 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Tue, 6 Oct | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:14 | 15:36 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Wed, 7 Oct | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:13 | 15:36 | 18:07 | 19:37 |
| Thu, 8 Oct | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:13 | 15:35 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Fri, 9 Oct | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:13 | 15:34 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Sat, 10 Oct | 05:03 | 06:21 | 12:12 | 15:34 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Sun, 11 Oct | 05:03 | 06:21 | 12:12 | 15:33 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
14-day Forecast for Shaoguan
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shaoguan
Sunrise
in Shaoguan
↑
6:19 AM
Sunset
in Shaoguan
↓
6:08 PM
Day Length
11h 49m
Dawn
in Shaoguan
5:56 AM
Dusk
in Shaoguan
6:31 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shaoguan
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
28.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 01:48
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 15:20
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 21:31 on Monday, October 05, 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 October 05, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shaoguan today?
In Shaoguan today the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 18:08, giving 11h 49m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shaoguan tonight?
Over Shaoguan tonight the moon shows a Waning Crescent phase at 28.1% 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.