Time Now in Taitou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 37.03° N, 118.63° E
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #1030 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shandong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Local time in Taitou runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). Taitou does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. Being in the temperate belt, Taitou sees markedly longer summer days and shorter winter ones. Taitou lies barely above sea level, at roughly 17 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1691 km away. A major centre in China, Taitou keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Taitou at 05:36 and sets at 18:33, giving 12h 56m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Taitou
Daylight Hours in Taitou
Taitou gets 12h 56m of daylight today. Sunrise in Taitou is at 05:36 and sunset in Taitou is at 18:33.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 37m near the December solstice to 14h 42m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Taitou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Taitou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Taitou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Taitou.
Weather in Taitou
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Prayer Times in Taitou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 2 Sep ● | 04:03 | 05:36 | 12:05 | 15:44 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:04 | 05:37 | 12:05 | 15:43 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:05 | 05:38 | 12:04 | 15:42 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 04:06 | 05:38 | 12:04 | 15:41 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 04:07 | 05:39 | 12:04 | 15:40 | 18:28 | 19:58 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 04:08 | 05:40 | 12:03 | 15:40 | 18:26 | 19:56 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 04:09 | 05:41 | 12:03 | 15:39 | 18:25 | 19:55 |
14-day Forecast for Taitou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Taitou
Sunrise
in Taitou
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Taitou
↓
6:33 PM
Day Length
12h 56m
Dawn
in Taitou
5:09 AM
Dusk
in Taitou
7:00 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Taitou
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
74.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 21:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 10:47
Distances & Clock Changes in Taitou
How Far Is Taitou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,691 km | SSW (196deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,885 km | E (88deg) |
| Singapore | 4,248 km | SSW (204deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,856 km | WSW (259deg) |
| Dubai | 6,063 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 6,159 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,514 km | NW (326deg) |
| Sydney | 8,575 km | SSE (153deg) |
Taitou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Taitou and you would surface near Coronel Suárez, Argentina, about 69 km from the antipodal point at 37.0deg S, 61.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Taitou
What time is it in Taitou right now?
The current local time in Taitou is 10:29 on Wednesday, September 02, 2026. Taitou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Taitou in?
Taitou 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 Taitou?
Is Taitou on daylight saving time right now?
No — Taitou is not currently observing daylight saving time as of September 02, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Taitou today?
Today in Taitou: sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 18:33, giving 12h 56m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Taitou tonight?
Tonight the moon over Taitou is in its Waning Gibbous phase, lit 74.3%.
What is solar time in Taitou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Taitou, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.