Current Time in Suzhou, China 🇨🇳
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Suzhou ranks
#45 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 31.3° N, 120.6° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #16 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
The time now in Suzhou, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Suzhou currently observes CST, UTC+8. Suzhou keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Suzhou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Suzhou sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At about 10 m, Suzhou is practically at sea level. Suzhou is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1184 km off. Suzhou ranks among the biggest cities in China, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
Suzhou gets 11h 13m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:05 and sunset at 17:18.
Suzhou Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Suzhou
Suzhou gets 11h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Suzhou is at 06:05 and sunset in Suzhou is at 17:18.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 06m near the December solstice to 14h 11m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Suzhou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Suzhou right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Suzhou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Suzhou.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 22 Oct ● | 04:41 | 06:04 | 11:42 | 14:53 | 17:19 | 18:49 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:42 | 06:05 | 11:42 | 14:53 | 17:18 | 18:48 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:42 | 06:06 | 11:41 | 14:52 | 17:17 | 18:47 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:43 | 06:07 | 11:41 | 14:51 | 17:16 | 18:46 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 04:44 | 06:07 | 11:41 | 14:50 | 17:15 | 18:45 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 04:44 | 06:08 | 11:41 | 14:50 | 17:14 | 18:44 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 04:45 | 06:09 | 11:41 | 14:49 | 17:13 | 18:43 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Suzhou
Sunrise
in Suzhou
↑
6:05 AM
Sunset
in Suzhou
↓
5:18 PM
Day Length
11h 13m
Dawn
in Suzhou
5:40 AM
Dusk
in Suzhou
5:43 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Suzhou
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
84.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 15:25
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:47
Distances & Clock Changes in Suzhou
How Far Is Suzhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,184 km | SW (214deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,829 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Singapore | 3,768 km | SSW (211deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,950 km | W (266deg) |
| Dubai | 6,343 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Moscow | 6,758 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 7,925 km | SSE (153deg) |
| London | 9,146 km | NNW (327deg) |
Suzhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Suzhou and you would surface near Bovril, Argentina, about 7 km from the antipodal point at 31.3deg S, 59.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Suzhou
What time is it in Suzhou right now?
The current local time in Suzhou is 19:16 on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Suzhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Suzhou in?
Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
Is Suzhou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 22, 2026, Suzhou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Suzhou today?
Today in Suzhou: sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset is at 17:18, giving 11h 13m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Suzhou tonight?
Over Suzhou tonight the moon shows a Waxing Gibbous phase at 84.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Suzhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Suzhou, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.