Current Time in Shaping, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 22.77° N, 112.96° E
Elevation: 9 m above sea level
Population rank: #572 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
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 Shaping, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shaping currently observes CST, UTC+8. Local time in Shaping runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 9 m, Shaping is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 134 km away. Shaping is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Shaping at 06:24 and sets at 18:02, giving 11h 38m of daylight today.
Shaping Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shaping
Shaping gets 11h 38m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shaping is at 06:24 and sunset in Shaping is at 18:02.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 44m near the December solstice to 13h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shaping and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shaping right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Shaping's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shaping.
Weather in Shaping
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shaping
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:07 | 06:24 | 12:13 | 15:33 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:08 | 06:25 | 12:13 | 15:33 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:08 | 06:25 | 12:13 | 15:32 | 18:01 | 19:31 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:08 | 06:26 | 12:13 | 15:32 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:09 | 06:26 | 12:13 | 15:31 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:09 | 06:27 | 12:12 | 15:31 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
14-day Forecast for Shaping
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shaping
Sunrise
in Shaping
↑
6:24 AM
Sunset
in Shaping
↓
6:02 PM
Day Length
11h 38m
Dawn
in Shaping
6:01 AM
Dusk
in Shaping
6:25 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shaping
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
21.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:21
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:05
Distances & Clock Changes in Shaping
How Far Is Shaping From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 134 km | ESE (112deg) |
| Singapore | 2,578 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,947 km | NE (55deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,171 km | W (272deg) |
| Dubai | 5,822 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,025 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,486 km | SE (146deg) |
| London | 9,511 km | NW (325deg) |
Shaping's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shaping and you would surface near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, about 120 km from the antipodal point at 22.8deg S, 67.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shaping
What time is it in Shaping right now?
The current local time in Shaping is 18:55 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Shaping follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shaping in?
Clocks in Shaping follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Shaping?
Is Shaping on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 15, 2026, Shaping is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shaping today?
In Shaping today the sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 18:02, giving 11h 38m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shaping tonight?
Tonight the moon over Shaping is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 21.5%.
What is solar time in Shaping?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shaping, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.