Current Time in Zhengzhou, China 🇨🇳
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Zhengzhou ranks
#79 for largest by population.
Lat/Long: 34.76° N, 113.65° E
Elevation: 104 m above sea level
Population rank: #25 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Henan
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 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 Zhengzhou, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Zhengzhou currently observes CST, UTC+8. Local time in Zhengzhou runs on a UTC+08:00 offset (Asia/Shanghai). There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Daylight is on the shorter side today, about 11 hours. Zhengzhou sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 104 m. Zhengzhou is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1384 km off. As one of China's largest cities, Zhengzhou is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Today Zhengzhou sees 11h 03m between a 06:37 sunrise and a 17:41 sunset.
Zhengzhou Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou gets 11h 04m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhengzhou is at 06:37 and sunset in Zhengzhou is at 17:41.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 49m near the December solstice to 14h 29m near the June solstice.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 23 Oct ● | 05:10 | 06:37 | 12:09 | 15:16 | 17:42 | 19:12 |
| Sat, 24 Oct | 05:11 | 06:38 | 12:09 | 15:16 | 17:41 | 19:11 |
| Sun, 25 Oct | 05:12 | 06:39 | 12:09 | 15:15 | 17:40 | 19:10 |
| Mon, 26 Oct | 05:12 | 06:39 | 12:09 | 15:14 | 17:38 | 19:08 |
| Tue, 27 Oct | 05:13 | 06:40 | 12:09 | 15:13 | 17:37 | 19:07 |
| Wed, 28 Oct | 05:14 | 06:41 | 12:09 | 15:12 | 17:36 | 19:06 |
| Thu, 29 Oct | 05:15 | 06:42 | 12:09 | 15:11 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhengzhou
Sunrise
in Zhengzhou
↑
6:37 AM
Sunset
in Zhengzhou
↓
5:41 PM
Day Length
11h 03m
Dawn
in Zhengzhou
6:11 AM
Dusk
in Zhengzhou
6:07 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Zhengzhou
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
86.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 15:54
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 04:18
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhengzhou
How Far Is Zhengzhou From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,384 km | S (178deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,357 km | E (80deg) |
| Singapore | 3,852 km | SSW (197deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,365 km | WSW (257deg) |
| Dubai | 5,645 km | W (276deg) |
| Moscow | 6,043 km | NW (318deg) |
| London | 8,463 km | NW (324deg) |
| Paris | 8,509 km | NW (321deg) |
Zhengzhou's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhengzhou and you would surface near Unión, Argentina, about 57 km from the antipodal point at 34.8deg S, 66.4deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhengzhou
What time is it in Zhengzhou right now?
The current local time in Zhengzhou is 03:57 on Friday, October 23, 2026. Zhengzhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhengzhou in?
Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou?
Is Zhengzhou on daylight saving time right now?
No — Zhengzhou is not currently observing daylight saving time as of October 23, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhengzhou today?
Today in Zhengzhou: sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset is at 17:41, giving 11h 03m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhengzhou tonight?
The moon phase over Zhengzhou tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 86.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Zhengzhou?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhengzhou, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.