Current Time in Shijiao, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 28.92° N, 106.76° E
Elevation: 365 m above sea level
Population rank: #1250 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Chongqing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Shijiao, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shijiao currently observes CST, UTC+8. Shijiao keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Shijiao sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Shijiao stands at an elevated 365 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1044 km away. Shijiao is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Shijiao gets 11h 24m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:55 and sunset at 18:20.
Shijiao Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shijiao
Shijiao gets 11h 24m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shijiao is at 06:55 and sunset in Shijiao is at 18:20.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 17m near the December solstice to 13h 59m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shijiao and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shijiao right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Shijiao's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shijiao.
Weather in Shijiao
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shijiao
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 18 Oct ● | 05:34 | 06:55 | 12:38 | 15:54 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:34 | 06:56 | 12:38 | 15:53 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:35 | 06:56 | 12:37 | 15:52 | 18:19 | 19:49 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:35 | 06:57 | 12:37 | 15:52 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:36 | 06:58 | 12:37 | 15:51 | 18:17 | 19:47 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:37 | 06:58 | 12:37 | 15:50 | 18:16 | 19:46 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:37 | 06:59 | 12:37 | 15:49 | 18:15 | 19:45 |
14-day Forecast for Shijiao
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shijiao
Moon Phases & Times for Shijiao
Distances & Clock Changes in Shijiao
How Far Is Shijiao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,044 km | SE (133deg) |
| Singapore | 3,081 km | S (186deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,165 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,597 km | W (260deg) |
| Dubai | 5,076 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,104 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,402 km | SE (143deg) |
| Paris | 8,589 km | NW (319deg) |
Shijiao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shijiao and you would surface near Coquimbo, Chile, about 217 km from the antipodal point at 28.9deg S, 73.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shijiao
What time is it in Shijiao right now?
The current local time in Shijiao is 19:02 on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Shijiao follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shijiao in?
Clocks in Shijiao 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 Shijiao?
Is Shijiao on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Shijiao as of October 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shijiao today?
Today in Shijiao: sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset is at 18:20, giving 11h 24m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shijiao tonight?
Tonight the moon over Shijiao is in its First Quarter phase, lit 48.1%.
What is solar time in Shijiao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shijiao, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.