Time Now in Wenchang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 19.55° N, 110.8° E
Elevation: 17 m above sea level
Population rank: #238 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hainan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Wenchang keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Wenchang does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 17 m, Wenchang is practically at sea level. Wenchang is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 466 km off. Wenchang is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Wenchang sees 12h 42m between a 06:18 sunrise and a 19:01 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Wenchang
Daylight Hours in Wenchang
Wenchang gets 12h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Wenchang is at 06:18 and sunset in Wenchang is at 19:01.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 57m near the December solstice to 13h 18m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Wenchang and Major Cities
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Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Wenchang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Wenchang.
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Prayer Times in Wenchang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 20 Aug ● | 04:59 | 06:18 | 12:40 | 15:59 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Fri, 21 Aug | 05:00 | 06:18 | 12:40 | 15:59 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sat, 22 Aug | 05:00 | 06:19 | 12:39 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sun, 23 Aug | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:39 | 15:59 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Mon, 24 Aug | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:39 | 15:59 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Tue, 25 Aug | 05:01 | 06:19 | 12:39 | 15:59 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Wed, 26 Aug | 05:02 | 06:20 | 12:38 | 15:59 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
14-day Forecast for Wenchang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Wenchang
Sunrise
in Wenchang
↑
6:18 AM
Sunset
in Wenchang
↓
7:01 PM
Day Length
12h 42m
Dawn
in Wenchang
5:55 AM
Dusk
in Wenchang
7:24 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Wenchang
Current Phase
First Quarter
Illumination
52.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 13:55
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 00:01
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Distances & Clock Changes in Wenchang
How Far Is Wenchang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 466 km | NE (48deg) |
| Singapore | 2,161 km | SSW (201deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,341 km | NE (52deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,972 km | W (276deg) |
| Dubai | 5,706 km | WNW (287deg) |
| Moscow | 7,175 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,321 km | SE (144deg) |
| Paris | 9,652 km | NW (321deg) |
Wenchang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Wenchang and you would surface near Camiña, Chile, about 35 km from the antipodal point at 19.6deg S, 69.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wenchang
What time is it in Wenchang right now?
The current local time in Wenchang is 15:58 on Thursday, August 20, 2026. Wenchang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Wenchang in?
Wenchang 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 Wenchang?
Is Wenchang on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of August 20, 2026, Wenchang is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Wenchang today?
Wenchang sees sunrise at 06:18 and sunset at 19:01 today, giving 12h 42m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Wenchang tonight?
Tonight the moon over Wenchang is in its First Quarter phase, lit 52.2%.
What is solar time in Wenchang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Wenchang, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.