Time Now in Simao, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 22.79° N, 100.97° E
Elevation: 1,331 m above sea level
Population rank: #324 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Yunnan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Clocks in Simao are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Simao has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Simao lies high in the uplands, around 1331 m above sea level. Simao is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1356 km off. A major centre in China, Simao keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Simao gets 12h 51m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:53 and sunset at 19:45.
Time & Daylight in Simao
Daylight Hours in Simao
Simao gets 12h 52m of daylight today. Sunrise in Simao is at 06:53 and sunset in Simao is at 19:45.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 44m near the December solstice to 13h 32m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Simao and Major Cities
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Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Simao's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Simao.
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Prayer Times in Simao
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 18 Aug ● | 05:32 | 06:53 | 13:20 | 16:45 | 19:46 | 21:16 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 05:33 | 06:54 | 13:19 | 16:45 | 19:45 | 21:15 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 05:33 | 06:54 | 13:19 | 16:45 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:34 | 06:54 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:34 | 06:55 | 13:19 | 16:44 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:35 | 06:55 | 13:18 | 16:44 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:35 | 06:55 | 13:18 | 16:44 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
14-day Forecast for Simao
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Simao
Sunrise
in Simao
↑
6:53 AM
Sunset
in Simao
↓
7:45 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Dawn
in Simao
6:30 AM
Dusk
in Simao
8:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Simao
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
32.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:53
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:12
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Distances & Clock Changes in Simao
How Far Is Simao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,356 km | E (90deg) |
| Singapore | 2,404 km | S (172deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,942 km | W (267deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,986 km | ENE (60deg) |
| Dubai | 4,628 km | WNW (283deg) |
| Moscow | 6,275 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 8,241 km | SE (138deg) |
| Paris | 8,719 km | NW (318deg) |
Simao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Simao and you would surface in the open ocean, near 22.8deg S, 79.0deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Simao
What time is it in Simao right now?
The current local time in Simao is 15:45 on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Simao follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Simao in?
Simao uses the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Simao?
Is Simao on daylight saving time right now?
No — Simao is not currently observing daylight saving time as of August 18, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Simao today?
In Simao today the sun rises at 06:53 and sets at 19:45, giving 12h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Simao tonight?
Tonight the moon over Simao is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 32.9%.
What is solar time in Simao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Simao, clocks run about 1h 15m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.