Time Now in Zhaotong, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 27.32° N, 103.72° E
Elevation: 1,974 m above sea level
Population rank: #192 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Yunnan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Zhaotong sits in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+08:00. Zhaotong does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Zhaotong sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. At roughly 1974 m, Zhaotong is a genuine high-altitude city. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1191 km away. A major centre in China, Zhaotong keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Time & Daylight in Zhaotong
Daylight Hours in Zhaotong
Zhaotong gets 13h 08m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhaotong is at 06:35 and sunset in Zhaotong is at 19:43.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 25m near the December solstice to 13h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zhaotong and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zhaotong right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Zhaotong's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zhaotong.
Weather in Zhaotong
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Prayer Times in Zhaotong
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 05:09 | 06:35 | 13:09 | 16:42 | 19:44 | 21:14 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 05:10 | 06:35 | 13:09 | 16:42 | 19:43 | 21:13 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 05:10 | 06:36 | 13:09 | 16:41 | 19:42 | 21:12 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 05:11 | 06:36 | 13:09 | 16:41 | 19:41 | 21:11 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 05:12 | 06:37 | 13:09 | 16:41 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 05:12 | 06:37 | 13:08 | 16:41 | 19:40 | 21:10 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 05:13 | 06:38 | 13:08 | 16:41 | 19:39 | 21:09 |
14-day Forecast for Zhaotong
Moon Phases & Times for Zhaotong
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
2.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:00
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:44
View the detailed moon calendar for Zhaotong with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhaotong
How Far Is Zhaotong From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,191 km | ESE (116deg) |
| Singapore | 2,888 km | S (180deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,273 km | W (260deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,510 km | ENE (66deg) |
| Dubai | 4,807 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 6,051 km | NW (321deg) |
| Sydney | 8,446 km | SE (141deg) |
| Paris | 8,526 km | NW (318deg) |
Zhaotong's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhaotong and you would surface in the open ocean, near 27.3deg S, 76.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhaotong
What time is it in Zhaotong right now?
The current local time in Zhaotong is 08:44 on Friday, August 14, 2026. Zhaotong follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhaotong in?
Zhaotong 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 Zhaotong?
Is Zhaotong on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Zhaotong as of August 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Zhaotong tonight?
The moon phase over Zhaotong tonight is Waxing Crescent with 2.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Zhaotong?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhaotong, clocks run about 1h 05m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.