Current Time 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 is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone (UTC+08:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Zhaotong, China, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Daylight Hours in Zhaotong
Zhaotong gets 13h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhaotong is at 06:10 and sunset in Zhaotong is at 20:01.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 25m near the December solstice to 13h 52m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 17 Jun ● | 04:34 | 06:10 | 13:05 | 16:34 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Thu, 18 Jun | 04:35 | 06:10 | 13:06 | 16:34 | 20:01 | 21:31 |
| Fri, 19 Jun | 04:35 | 06:10 | 13:06 | 16:34 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Sat, 20 Jun | 04:35 | 06:10 | 13:06 | 16:34 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Sun, 21 Jun | 04:35 | 06:10 | 13:06 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Mon, 22 Jun | 04:35 | 06:11 | 13:06 | 16:35 | 20:02 | 21:32 |
| Tue, 23 Jun | 04:35 | 06:11 | 13:07 | 16:35 | 20:03 | 21:33 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhaotong
Sunrise
in Zhaotong
↑
6:10 AM
Sunset
in Zhaotong
↓
8:01 PM
Day Length
13h 51m
Dawn
in Zhaotong
5:43 AM
Dusk
in Zhaotong
8:28 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Zhaotong
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
7.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:22
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:25
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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 16:02 on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Zhaotong follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhaotong in?
Zhaotong 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 Zhaotong?
Is Zhaotong on daylight saving time right now?
No — Zhaotong is not currently observing daylight saving time as of June 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhaotong today?
Today in Zhaotong: sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset is at 20:01, giving 13h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhaotong tonight?
The moon phase over Zhaotong tonight is Waxing Crescent with 7.4% 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.