Current Time in Shaoshan, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 27.92° N, 112.52° E
Elevation: 116 m above sea level
Population rank: #525 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hunan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Shaoshan, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shaoshan currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Shaoshan are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Shaoshan 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. Shaoshan sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Shaoshan sits at a modest 116 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 645 km away. A major centre in China, Shaoshan keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Today Shaoshan sees 11h 30m between a 06:30 sunrise and a 18:00 sunset.
Shaoshan Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shaoshan
Shaoshan gets 11h 31m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shaoshan is at 06:30 and sunset in Shaoshan is at 18:00.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 22m near the December solstice to 13h 54m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shaoshan and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Shaoshan's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shaoshan.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:09 | 06:29 | 12:15 | 15:33 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:10 | 06:30 | 12:15 | 15:33 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:10 | 06:30 | 12:15 | 15:32 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:11 | 06:31 | 12:15 | 15:31 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:11 | 06:32 | 12:15 | 15:31 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:12 | 06:32 | 12:14 | 15:30 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:12 | 06:33 | 12:14 | 15:29 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shaoshan
Sunrise
in Shaoshan
↑
6:30 AM
Sunset
in Shaoshan
↓
6:00 PM
Day Length
11h 30m
Dawn
in Shaoshan
6:06 AM
Dusk
in Shaoshan
6:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shaoshan
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
17.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:43
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:53
Distances & Clock Changes in Shaoshan
How Far Is Shaoshan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 645 km | SSE (165deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,695 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Singapore | 3,096 km | SSW (199deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,141 km | W (265deg) |
| Dubai | 5,650 km | W (281deg) |
| Moscow | 6,549 km | NW (321deg) |
| Sydney | 7,988 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 9,018 km | NW (324deg) |
Shaoshan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shaoshan and you would surface near Tinogasta, Argentina, about 18 km from the antipodal point at 27.9deg S, 67.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shaoshan
What time is it in Shaoshan right now?
The current local time in Shaoshan is 04:53 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Shaoshan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shaoshan in?
Shaoshan 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 Shaoshan?
Is Shaoshan on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shaoshan is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shaoshan today?
Today in Shaoshan: sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset is at 18:00, giving 11h 30m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shaoshan tonight?
Over Shaoshan tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 17.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Shaoshan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shaoshan, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.