Current Time in Shimen, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 29.1° N, 106.03° E
Elevation: 219 m above sea level
Population rank: #1390 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 Shimen, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shimen currently observes CST, UTC+8. Shimen sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Shimen sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 219 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1110 km away. Shimen is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Shimen gets 11h 28m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:57 and sunset at 18:25.
Shimen Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shimen
Shimen gets 11h 29m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shimen is at 06:57 and sunset in Shimen is at 18:25.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 17m near the December solstice to 14h 00m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shimen and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shimen right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Shimen's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shimen.
Weather in Shimen
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Shimen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:35 | 06:56 | 12:41 | 15:59 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:36 | 06:57 | 12:41 | 15:58 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:36 | 06:57 | 12:41 | 15:57 | 18:24 | 19:54 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:37 | 06:58 | 12:41 | 15:56 | 18:23 | 19:53 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:37 | 06:59 | 12:40 | 15:56 | 18:22 | 19:52 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:38 | 06:59 | 12:40 | 15:55 | 18:21 | 19:51 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:38 | 07:00 | 12:40 | 15:54 | 18:20 | 19:50 |
14-day Forecast for Shimen
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shimen
Sunrise
in Shimen
↑
6:57 AM
Sunset
in Shimen
↓
6:25 PM
Day Length
11h 28m
Dawn
in Shimen
6:32 AM
Dusk
in Shimen
6:50 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shimen
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
22.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:07
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 22:08
Distances & Clock Changes in Shimen
How Far Is Shimen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,110 km | SE (131deg) |
| Singapore | 3,094 km | S (185deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,224 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,531 km | W (259deg) |
| Dubai | 5,003 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,043 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,461 km | SE (143deg) |
| Paris | 8,527 km | NW (319deg) |
Shimen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shimen and you would surface near Coquimbo, Chile, about 272 km from the antipodal point at 29.1deg S, 74.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shimen
What time is it in Shimen right now?
The current local time in Shimen is 21:38 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Shimen follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shimen in?
Shimen runs on the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00), the same zone used across the surrounding region, with the clocks shifting automatically whenever daylight saving is in force.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Shimen?
Is Shimen on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 15, 2026, Shimen is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shimen today?
In Shimen today the sun rises at 06:57 and sets at 18:25, giving 11h 28m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shimen tonight?
Tonight the moon over Shimen is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 22.4%.
What is solar time in Shimen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shimen, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.