Current Time in Zhancheng, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 34.18° N, 117.76° E
Elevation: 27 m above sea level
Population rank: #1354 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Jiangsu
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Zhancheng, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Zhancheng currently observes CST, UTC+8. Zhancheng sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Zhancheng sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Zhancheng lies barely above sea level, at roughly 27 m. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1365 km away. A major centre in China, Zhancheng keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
The sun rises over Zhancheng at 06:17 and sets at 17:30, giving 11h 12m of daylight today.
Zhancheng Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Zhancheng
Zhancheng gets 11h 13m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhancheng is at 06:17 and sunset in Zhancheng is at 17:30.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 52m near the December solstice to 14h 26m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zhancheng and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zhancheng right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Zhancheng's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zhancheng.
Weather in Zhancheng
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Prayer Times in Zhancheng
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 19 Oct ● | 04:50 | 06:16 | 11:54 | 15:04 | 17:31 | 19:01 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 04:51 | 06:17 | 11:53 | 15:03 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 04:52 | 06:18 | 11:53 | 15:02 | 17:28 | 18:58 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 04:53 | 06:19 | 11:53 | 15:02 | 17:27 | 18:57 |
| Fri, 23 Oct | 04:53 | 06:20 | 11:53 | 15:01 | 17:26 | 18:56 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 04:54 | 06:21 | 11:53 | 15:00 | 17:25 | 18:55 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 04:55 | 06:21 | 11:53 | 14:59 | 17:24 | 18:54 |
14-day Forecast for Zhancheng
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhancheng
Moon Phases & Times for Zhancheng
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhancheng
How Far Is Zhancheng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,365 km | SSW (196deg) |
| Tokyo | 1,998 km | E (79deg) |
| Singapore | 3,927 km | SSW (205deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,723 km | W (261deg) |
| Dubai | 6,026 km | W (278deg) |
| Moscow | 6,342 km | NW (319deg) |
| Sydney | 8,332 km | SSE (152deg) |
| London | 8,732 km | NW (326deg) |
Zhancheng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhancheng and you would surface near Rufino, Argentina, about 45 km from the antipodal point at 34.2deg S, 62.2deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhancheng
What time is it in Zhancheng right now?
The current local time in Zhancheng is 03:50 on Monday, October 19, 2026. Zhancheng follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhancheng in?
Clocks in Zhancheng follow the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone (UTC+08:00). It applies to the wider area too and adjusts on its own for daylight saving where that is observed.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Zhancheng?
Is Zhancheng on daylight saving time right now?
No — Zhancheng is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 19, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhancheng today?
Today in Zhancheng: sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset is at 17:30, giving 11h 12m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhancheng tonight?
The moon phase over Zhancheng tonight is First Quarter with 51.6% illumination.
What is solar time in Zhancheng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhancheng, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.