Current Time 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
The time now in Taitou, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Taitou currently observes CST, UTC+8. 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. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. 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 06:12 and sets at 17:29, giving 11h 16m of daylight today.
Taitou Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Taitou
Taitou gets 11h 16m of daylight today. Sunrise in Taitou is at 06:12 and sunset in Taitou is at 17:29.
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.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 04:43 | 06:12 | 11:51 | 15:02 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 04:44 | 06:13 | 11:51 | 15:00 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 04:45 | 06:14 | 11:50 | 14:59 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 04:46 | 06:15 | 11:50 | 14:58 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 04:47 | 06:16 | 11:50 | 14:57 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:48 | 06:17 | 11:50 | 14:56 | 17:23 | 18:53 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:48 | 06:18 | 11:50 | 14:55 | 17:22 | 18:52 |
14-day Forecast for Taitou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Taitou
Sunrise
in Taitou
↑
6:12 AM
Sunset
in Taitou
↓
5:29 PM
Day Length
11h 16m
Dawn
in Taitou
5:46 AM
Dusk
in Taitou
5:55 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Taitou
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 11:42
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:49
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 23:30 on Thursday, October 15, 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 October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Taitou today?
Today in Taitou: sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset is at 17:29, giving 11h 16m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Taitou tonight?
Tonight the moon over Taitou is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 23.0%.
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.