Time Now in Suqian, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 33.95° N, 118.3° E
Elevation: 23 m above sea level
Population rank: #100 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Suqian sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Suqian does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. Suqian sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Suqian lies barely above sea level, at roughly 23 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1355 km away. As one of China's largest cities, Suqian is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Suqian at 05:16 and sets at 19:10, giving 13h 53m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Suqian
Daylight Hours in Suqian
Suqian gets 13h 54m of daylight today. Sunrise in Suqian is at 05:16 and sunset in Suqian is at 19:10.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 53m near the December solstice to 14h 25m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Suqian and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Suqian right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Suqian's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Suqian.
Weather in Suqian
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Prayer Times in Suqian
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 29 Jul ● | 03:35 | 05:15 | 12:13 | 15:57 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Thu, 30 Jul | 03:36 | 05:16 | 12:13 | 15:57 | 19:10 | 20:40 |
| Fri, 31 Jul | 03:37 | 05:17 | 12:13 | 15:57 | 19:09 | 20:39 |
| Sat, 1 Aug | 03:39 | 05:17 | 12:13 | 15:57 | 19:08 | 20:38 |
| Sun, 2 Aug | 03:40 | 05:18 | 12:13 | 15:57 | 19:07 | 20:37 |
| Mon, 3 Aug | 03:41 | 05:19 | 12:13 | 15:56 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Tue, 4 Aug | 03:42 | 05:20 | 12:12 | 15:56 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
14-day Forecast for Suqian
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Suqian
Sunrise
in Suqian
↑
5:16 AM
Sunset
in Suqian
↓
7:10 PM
Day Length
13h 53m
Dawn
in Suqian
4:47 AM
Dusk
in Suqian
7:38 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Suqian
Current Phase
Full Moon
Illumination
99.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:11
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 05:31
Distances & Clock Changes in Suqian
How Far Is Suqian From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,355 km | SSW (198deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,955 km | ENE (78deg) |
| Singapore | 3,925 km | SSW (206deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,768 km | W (262deg) |
| Dubai | 6,079 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 6,394 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,286 km | SSE (152deg) |
| London | 8,781 km | NW (326deg) |
Suqian's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Suqian and you would surface near Villa Cañás, Argentina, about 11 km from the antipodal point at 34.0deg S, 61.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Suqian
What time is it in Suqian right now?
The current local time in Suqian is 16:49 on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Suqian follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Suqian in?
Clocks in Suqian 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 Suqian?
Is Suqian on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 29, 2026, Suqian is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Suqian today?
In Suqian today the sun rises at 05:16 and sets at 19:10, giving 13h 53m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Suqian tonight?
Tonight the moon over Suqian is in its Full Moon phase, lit 99.9%.
What is solar time in Suqian?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Suqian, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.