Time Now in Shaoyang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 27.24° N, 111.46° E
Elevation: 243 m above sea level
Population rank: #200 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hunan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Clocks in Shaoyang are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Shaoyang does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 13 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Shaoyang sits at a modest 243 m above sea level. Shaoyang is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 612 km off. Shaoyang is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Shaoyang at 06:05 and sets at 19:10, giving 13h 05m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Shaoyang
Daylight Hours in Shaoyang
Shaoyang gets 13h 05m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shaoyang is at 06:05 and sunset in Shaoyang is at 19:10.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 25m near the December solstice to 13h 51m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shaoyang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shaoyang right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Shaoyang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shaoyang.
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Prayer Times in Shaoyang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 16 Aug ● | 04:39 | 06:05 | 12:38 | 16:10 | 19:11 | 20:41 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:40 | 06:05 | 12:38 | 16:10 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:41 | 06:06 | 12:38 | 16:10 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:42 | 06:06 | 12:37 | 16:10 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:42 | 06:07 | 12:37 | 16:09 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 04:43 | 06:07 | 12:37 | 16:09 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 04:44 | 06:08 | 12:37 | 16:09 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
14-day Forecast for Shaoyang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shaoyang
Sunrise
in Shaoyang
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Shaoyang
↓
7:10 PM
Day Length
13h 05m
Dawn
in Shaoyang
5:40 AM
Dusk
in Shaoyang
7:35 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Shaoyang
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:16
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Distances & Clock Changes in Shaoyang
How Far Is Shaoyang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 612 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,822 km | ENE (64deg) |
| Singapore | 2,992 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,031 km | W (265deg) |
| Dubai | 5,562 km | W (281deg) |
| Moscow | 6,541 km | NW (321deg) |
| Sydney | 7,983 km | SE (146deg) |
| London | 9,018 km | NW (324deg) |
Shaoyang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shaoyang and you would surface near Fiambalá, Argentina, about 103 km from the antipodal point at 27.2deg S, 68.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shaoyang
What time is it in Shaoyang right now?
The current local time in Shaoyang is 08:52 on Sunday, August 16, 2026. Shaoyang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shaoyang in?
Shaoyang 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 Shaoyang?
Is Shaoyang on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 16, 2026, Shaoyang is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shaoyang today?
Shaoyang sees sunrise at 06:05 and sunset at 19:10 today, giving 13h 05m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shaoyang tonight?
Over Shaoyang tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 13.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Shaoyang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shaoyang, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.