Time Now in Shaoxing, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 30° N, 120.58° E
Elevation: 21 m above sea level
Population rank: #51 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Zhejiang
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Shaoxing sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. 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. Shaoxing sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Shaoxing lies barely above sea level, at roughly 21 m. Shaoxing is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1067 km off. Shaoxing ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Today Shaoxing sees 12h 28m between a 05:40 sunrise and a 18:08 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Shaoxing
Daylight Hours in Shaoxing
Shaoxing gets 12h 28m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shaoxing is at 05:40 and sunset in Shaoxing is at 18:08.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 12m near the December solstice to 14h 04m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shaoxing and Major Cities
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Cities Sharing Shaoxing's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shaoxing.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 11 Sep ● | 04:16 | 05:39 | 11:54 | 15:26 | 18:09 | 19:39 |
| Sat, 12 Sep | 04:17 | 05:40 | 11:54 | 15:25 | 18:08 | 19:38 |
| Sun, 13 Sep | 04:17 | 05:40 | 11:53 | 15:24 | 18:06 | 19:36 |
| Mon, 14 Sep | 04:18 | 05:41 | 11:53 | 15:24 | 18:05 | 19:35 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:18 | 05:41 | 11:53 | 15:23 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:19 | 05:42 | 11:52 | 15:22 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:20 | 05:42 | 11:52 | 15:22 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shaoxing
Sunrise
in Shaoxing
↑
5:40 AM
Sunset
in Shaoxing
↓
6:08 PM
Day Length
12h 28m
Dawn
in Shaoxing
5:15 AM
Dusk
in Shaoxing
6:32 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shaoxing
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 06:33
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 18:34
Distances & Clock Changes in Shaoxing
How Far Is Shaoxing From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,067 km | SW (218deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,886 km | ENE (65deg) |
| Singapore | 3,644 km | SSW (212deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,939 km | W (267deg) |
| Dubai | 6,371 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Moscow | 6,868 km | NW (321deg) |
| Sydney | 7,797 km | SSE (153deg) |
| London | 9,266 km | NNW (327deg) |
Shaoxing's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shaoxing and you would surface near Esquina, Argentina, about 11 km from the antipodal point at 30.0deg S, 59.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shaoxing
What time is it in Shaoxing right now?
The current local time in Shaoxing is 20:19 on Friday, September 11, 2026. Shaoxing follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shaoxing in?
Shaoxing 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 Shaoxing?
Is Shaoxing on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Shaoxing as of September 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shaoxing today?
Today in Shaoxing: sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset is at 18:08, giving 12h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shaoxing tonight?
Over Shaoxing tonight the moon shows a New Moon phase at 0.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Shaoxing?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shaoxing, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.