Time Now in Zhakou, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 21.71° N, 109.48° E
Elevation: 12 m above sea level
Population rank: #1470 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangxi
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 40m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Local time in Zhakou runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Today gives roughly 12 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 12 m, Zhakou is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 488 km away. Zhakou is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Zhakou at 06:26 and sets at 18:55, giving 12h 29m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Zhakou
Daylight Hours in Zhakou
Zhakou gets 12h 30m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhakou is at 06:26 and sunset in Zhakou is at 18:55.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 48m near the December solstice to 13h 27m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zhakou and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zhakou right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Zhakou's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zhakou.
Weather in Zhakou
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Prayer Times in Zhakou
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4 Sep ● | 05:08 | 06:25 | 12:41 | 16:06 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Sat, 5 Sep | 05:08 | 06:26 | 12:41 | 16:06 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Sun, 6 Sep | 05:08 | 06:26 | 12:40 | 16:06 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
| Mon, 7 Sep | 05:09 | 06:26 | 12:40 | 16:05 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Tue, 8 Sep | 05:09 | 06:27 | 12:40 | 16:05 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Wed, 9 Sep | 05:09 | 06:27 | 12:39 | 16:05 | 18:52 | 20:22 |
| Thu, 10 Sep | 05:10 | 06:27 | 12:39 | 16:04 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
14-day Forecast for Zhakou
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhakou
Sunrise
in Zhakou
↑
6:26 AM
Sunset
in Zhakou
↓
6:55 PM
Day Length
12h 29m
Dawn
in Zhakou
6:03 AM
Dusk
in Zhakou
7:18 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Zhakou
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
55.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 13:04
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhakou
How Far Is Zhakou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 488 km | E (81deg) |
| Singapore | 2,345 km | SSW (196deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,308 km | NE (55deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,818 km | W (272deg) |
| Dubai | 5,507 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 6,901 km | NW (323deg) |
| Sydney | 7,596 km | SE (144deg) |
| Paris | 9,379 km | NW (321deg) |
Zhakou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhakou and you would surface near Tocopilla, Chile, about 54 km from the antipodal point at 21.7deg S, 70.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhakou
What time is it in Zhakou right now?
The current local time in Zhakou is 03:41 on Friday, September 04, 2026. Zhakou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhakou in?
Zhakou 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 Zhakou?
Is Zhakou on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of September 04, 2026, Zhakou is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhakou today?
In Zhakou today the sun rises at 06:26 and sets at 18:55, giving 12h 29m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhakou tonight?
The moon phase over Zhakou tonight is Last Quarter with 55.9% illumination.
What is solar time in Zhakou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhakou, clocks run about 40m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.