Time Now in Zhabei, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 31.26° N, 121.46° E
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #185 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Shanghai
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Zhabei sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Zhabei does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. At about 10 m, Zhabei is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1229 km away. Zhabei is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Zhabei sees 12h 08m between a 05:42 sunrise and a 17:51 sunset.
Time & Daylight in Zhabei
Daylight Hours in Zhabei
Zhabei gets 12h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhabei is at 05:42 and sunset in Zhabei is at 17:51.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 06m near the December solstice to 14h 11m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zhabei and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zhabei right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Zhabei's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zhabei.
Weather in Zhabei
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Zhabei
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 22 Sep ● | 04:18 | 05:41 | 11:47 | 15:15 | 17:52 | 19:22 |
| Wed, 23 Sep | 04:19 | 05:42 | 11:46 | 15:14 | 17:50 | 19:20 |
| Thu, 24 Sep | 04:19 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:13 | 17:49 | 19:19 |
| Fri, 25 Sep | 04:20 | 05:43 | 11:46 | 15:12 | 17:48 | 19:18 |
| Sat, 26 Sep | 04:21 | 05:44 | 11:45 | 15:11 | 17:47 | 19:17 |
| Sun, 27 Sep | 04:21 | 05:44 | 11:45 | 15:11 | 17:45 | 19:15 |
| Mon, 28 Sep | 04:22 | 05:45 | 11:45 | 15:10 | 17:44 | 19:14 |
14-day Forecast for Zhabei
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhabei
Sunrise
in Zhabei
↑
5:42 AM
Sunset
in Zhabei
↓
5:51 PM
Day Length
12h 08m
Dawn
in Zhabei
5:17 AM
Dusk
in Zhabei
6:15 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Zhabei
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
78.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 15:23
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 02:01
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhabei
How Far Is Zhabei From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,229 km | SW (218deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,754 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Singapore | 3,808 km | SSW (213deg) |
| Mumbai | 5,031 km | W (266deg) |
| Dubai | 6,424 km | WNW (282deg) |
| Moscow | 6,814 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 7,885 km | SSE (154deg) |
| London | 9,193 km | NNW (328deg) |
Zhabei's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhabei and you would surface near General Campos, Argentina, about 32 km from the antipodal point at 31.3deg S, 58.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhabei
What time is it in Zhabei right now?
The current local time in Zhabei is 08:07 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Zhabei follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhabei in?
Zhabei 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 Zhabei?
Is Zhabei on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Zhabei as of September 22, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhabei today?
Zhabei sees sunrise at 05:42 and sunset at 17:51 today, giving 12h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhabei tonight?
The moon phase over Zhabei tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 78.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Zhabei?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhabei, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.