Time Now in Zhaoqing, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 23.05° N, 112.46° E
Elevation: 16 m above sea level
Population rank: #86 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Guangdong
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 30m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Local time in Zhaoqing runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about 16 m, Zhaoqing is practically at sea level. The closest large city is Hong Kong, about 193 km away. As one of China's largest cities, Zhaoqing is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
The sun rises over Zhaoqing at 06:16 and sets at 18:34, giving 12h 18m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Zhaoqing
Daylight Hours in Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing gets 12h 18m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhaoqing is at 06:16 and sunset in Zhaoqing is at 18:34.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 43m near the December solstice to 13h 33m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zhaoqing and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zhaoqing right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Zhaoqing's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zhaoqing.
Weather in Zhaoqing
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Prayer Times in Zhaoqing
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 14 Sep ● | 04:58 | 06:16 | 12:25 | 15:52 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 15 Sep | 04:58 | 06:16 | 12:25 | 15:52 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:59 | 06:16 | 12:25 | 15:51 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:59 | 06:17 | 12:24 | 15:51 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:00 | 06:17 | 12:24 | 15:50 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:00 | 06:17 | 12:24 | 15:50 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:00 | 06:18 | 12:23 | 15:49 | 18:29 | 19:59 |
14-day Forecast for Zhaoqing
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhaoqing
Sunrise
in Zhaoqing
↑
6:16 AM
Sunset
in Zhaoqing
↓
6:34 PM
Day Length
12h 18m
Dawn
in Zhaoqing
5:53 AM
Dusk
in Zhaoqing
6:57 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Zhaoqing
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
11.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:54
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:21
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhaoqing
How Far Is Zhaoqing From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 193 km | ESE (115deg) |
| Singapore | 2,587 km | SSW (202deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,971 km | NE (56deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,119 km | W (271deg) |
| Dubai | 5,764 km | WNW (285deg) |
| Moscow | 6,969 km | NW (322deg) |
| Sydney | 7,540 km | SE (146deg) |
| Paris | 9,454 km | NW (322deg) |
Zhaoqing's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhaoqing and you would surface near San Pedro de Atacama, Chile, about 69 km from the antipodal point at 23.1deg S, 67.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhaoqing
What time is it in Zhaoqing right now?
The current local time in Zhaoqing is 15:00 on Monday, September 14, 2026. Zhaoqing follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhaoqing in?
Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing?
Is Zhaoqing on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Zhaoqing as of September 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhaoqing today?
Today in Zhaoqing: sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset is at 18:34, giving 12h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhaoqing tonight?
Tonight the moon over Zhaoqing is in its Waxing Crescent phase, lit 11.1%.
What is solar time in Zhaoqing?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhaoqing, clocks run about 30m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.