Current Time in Shiwan, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 23° N, 113.08° E
Elevation: 20 m above sea level
Population rank: #735 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 Shiwan, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shiwan currently observes CST, UTC+8. Shiwan sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Shiwan does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 20 m, Shiwan is practically at sea level. Hong Kong is the nearest major hub, roughly 135 km distant. A major centre in China, Shiwan keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Shiwan at 06:26 and sets at 17:58, giving 11h 32m of daylight today.
Shiwan Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shiwan
Shiwan gets 11h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shiwan is at 06:26 and sunset in Shiwan is at 17:58.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 43m near the December solstice to 13h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shiwan and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shiwan right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Shiwan's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shiwan.
Weather in Shiwan
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Prayer Times in Shiwan
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 05:08 | 06:25 | 12:12 | 15:31 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:08 | 06:26 | 12:12 | 15:31 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:09 | 06:26 | 12:12 | 15:30 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 05:09 | 06:27 | 12:12 | 15:30 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 05:10 | 06:27 | 12:12 | 15:29 | 17:56 | 19:26 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:10 | 06:28 | 12:11 | 15:29 | 17:55 | 19:25 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:10 | 06:28 | 12:11 | 15:28 | 17:54 | 19:24 |
14-day Forecast for Shiwan
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shiwan
Moon Phases & Times for Shiwan
Distances & Clock Changes in Shiwan
How Far Is Shiwan From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 135 km | SE (124deg) |
| Singapore | 2,606 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,922 km | NE (55deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,182 km | W (272deg) |
| Dubai | 5,827 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 7,012 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,500 km | SSE (146deg) |
| London | 9,497 km | NW (325deg) |
Shiwan's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shiwan and you would surface near Abra Pampa, Argentina, about 129 km from the antipodal point at 23.0deg S, 66.9deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shiwan
What time is it in Shiwan right now?
The current local time in Shiwan is 17:15 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Shiwan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shiwan in?
Clocks in Shiwan 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 Shiwan?
Is Shiwan on daylight saving time right now?
No — Shiwan is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shiwan today?
Shiwan sees sunrise at 06:26 and sunset at 17:58 today, giving 11h 32m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shiwan tonight?
The moon phase over Shiwan tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 56.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Shiwan?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shiwan, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.