Current Time in Zhefang, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 24.27° N, 98.28° E
Elevation: 847 m above sea level
Population rank: #1185 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Yunnan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Zhefang, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Zhefang currently observes CST, UTC+8. Local time in Zhefang 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. Zhefang sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Zhefang stands at an elevated 847 m above the sea. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 1636 km away. Zhefang is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
Today Zhefang sees 11h 34m between a 07:25 sunrise and a 18:59 sunset.
Zhefang Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Zhefang
Zhefang gets 11h 35m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhefang is at 07:25 and sunset in Zhefang is at 18:59.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 38m near the December solstice to 13h 38m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zhefang and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zhefang right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Zhefang's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zhefang.
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Prayer Times in Zhefang
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Oct ● | 06:06 | 07:24 | 13:12 | 16:32 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 06:07 | 07:25 | 13:12 | 16:31 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 06:07 | 07:25 | 13:12 | 16:30 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 06:08 | 07:26 | 13:11 | 16:30 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 06:08 | 07:26 | 13:11 | 16:29 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 06:08 | 07:27 | 13:11 | 16:29 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Thu, 22 Oct | 06:09 | 07:27 | 13:11 | 16:28 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
14-day Forecast for Zhefang
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhefang
Sunrise
in Zhefang
↑
7:25 AM
Sunset
in Zhefang
↓
6:59 PM
Day Length
11h 34m
Dawn
in Zhefang
7:01 AM
Dusk
in Zhefang
7:22 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Zhefang
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
23.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:26
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:54
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhefang
How Far Is Zhefang From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,636 km | E (94deg) |
| Singapore | 2,617 km | SSE (166deg) |
| Mumbai | 2,683 km | W (263deg) |
| Tokyo | 4,148 km | ENE (62deg) |
| Dubai | 4,326 km | W (281deg) |
| Moscow | 5,978 km | NW (323deg) |
| Paris | 8,414 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,472 km | NW (321deg) |
Zhefang's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhefang and you would surface in the open ocean, near 24.3deg S, 81.7deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhefang
What time is it in Zhefang right now?
The current local time in Zhefang is 01:30 on Friday, October 16, 2026. Zhefang follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhefang in?
Zhefang 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 Zhefang?
Is Zhefang on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of October 16, 2026, Zhefang is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhefang today?
In Zhefang today the sun rises at 07:25 and sets at 18:59, giving 11h 34m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhefang tonight?
Over Zhefang tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 23.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Zhefang?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhefang, clocks run about 1h 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.