Current Time in Shizhai, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 34.81° N, 116.64° E
Elevation: 37 m above sea level
Population rank: #974 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Shizhai, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Shizhai currently observes CST, UTC+8. Shizhai keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Shizhai does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Shizhai sits at a modest 37 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1410 km away. Shizhai is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Shizhai sees 11h 17m between a 06:19 sunrise and a 17:37 sunset.
Shizhai Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Shizhai
Shizhai gets 11h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Shizhai is at 06:19 and sunset in Shizhai is at 17:37.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 29m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Shizhai and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Shizhai right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Shizhai's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Shizhai.
Weather in Shizhai
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Prayer Times in Shizhai
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 04:53 | 06:19 | 11:59 | 15:11 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:53 | 06:20 | 11:58 | 15:10 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:54 | 06:21 | 11:58 | 15:09 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:55 | 06:21 | 11:58 | 15:08 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:56 | 06:22 | 11:58 | 15:07 | 17:33 | 19:03 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:56 | 06:23 | 11:58 | 15:06 | 17:32 | 19:02 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:57 | 06:24 | 11:58 | 15:05 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
14-day Forecast for Shizhai
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Shizhai
Sunrise
in Shizhai
↑
6:19 AM
Sunset
in Shizhai
↓
5:37 PM
Day Length
11h 17m
Dawn
in Shizhai
5:53 AM
Dusk
in Shizhai
6:03 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Shizhai
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 11:42
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:05
Distances & Clock Changes in Shizhai
How Far Is Shizhai From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,410 km | S (190deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,087 km | E (81deg) |
| Singapore | 3,951 km | SSW (202deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,634 km | W (259deg) |
| Dubai | 5,915 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 6,222 km | NW (318deg) |
| Sydney | 8,442 km | SSE (151deg) |
| London | 8,616 km | NW (325deg) |
Shizhai's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Shizhai and you would surface near Hipólito Bouchard, Argentina, about 17 km from the antipodal point at 34.8deg S, 63.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shizhai
What time is it in Shizhai right now?
The current local time in Shizhai is 01:48 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Shizhai follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Shizhai in?
Shizhai 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 Shizhai?
Is Shizhai on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Shizhai is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Shizhai today?
Shizhai sees sunrise at 06:19 and sunset at 17:37 today, giving 11h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Shizhai tonight?
The moon phase over Shizhai tonight is Waxing Crescent with 23.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Shizhai?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Shizhai, clocks run about 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.