Current Time in Zhicheng, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 30.3° N, 111.5° E
Elevation: 51 m above sea level
Population rank: #433 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Hubei
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 35m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
The time now in Zhicheng, China is shown in the live clock above and updates every second. Zhicheng currently observes CST, UTC+8. Clocks in Zhicheng are set to UTC+08:00 under the Asia/Shanghai zone. Zhicheng does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. The sun is up for only about 11 hours today. Zhicheng sits far enough from the equator to feel a clear, if moderate, change of seasons. Zhicheng sits at a modest 51 m above sea level. The nearest big city, Hong Kong, is a distant 926 km away. Zhicheng is a significant city in China, worth timing right for calls and travel.
The sun rises over Zhicheng at 06:36 and sets at 18:03, giving 11h 27m of daylight today.
Zhicheng Time Zone and Daylight
Daylight Hours in Zhicheng
Zhicheng gets 11h 27m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhicheng is at 06:36 and sunset in Zhicheng is at 18:03.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 11m near the December solstice to 14h 06m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zhicheng and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zhicheng right now.
Current Time in Other Cities in China
Cities Sharing Zhicheng's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zhicheng.
Weather in Zhicheng
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Zhicheng
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 15 Oct ● | 05:13 | 06:35 | 12:19 | 15:36 | 18:04 | 19:34 |
| Fri, 16 Oct | 05:14 | 06:36 | 12:19 | 15:35 | 18:03 | 19:33 |
| Sat, 17 Oct | 05:14 | 06:36 | 12:19 | 15:34 | 18:02 | 19:32 |
| Sun, 18 Oct | 05:15 | 06:37 | 12:19 | 15:34 | 18:00 | 19:30 |
| Mon, 19 Oct | 05:15 | 06:38 | 12:19 | 15:33 | 17:59 | 19:29 |
| Tue, 20 Oct | 05:16 | 06:39 | 12:18 | 15:32 | 17:58 | 19:28 |
| Wed, 21 Oct | 05:17 | 06:39 | 12:18 | 15:31 | 17:57 | 19:27 |
14-day Forecast for Zhicheng
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhicheng
Sunrise
in Zhicheng
↑
6:36 AM
Sunset
in Zhicheng
↓
6:03 PM
Day Length
11h 27m
Dawn
in Zhicheng
6:11 AM
Dusk
in Zhicheng
6:27 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Zhicheng
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 10:55
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:50
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhicheng
How Far Is Zhicheng From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 926 km | SSE (163deg) |
| Tokyo | 2,683 km | ENE (70deg) |
| Singapore | 3,319 km | SSW (196deg) |
| Mumbai | 4,074 km | W (261deg) |
| Dubai | 5,507 km | W (279deg) |
| Moscow | 6,282 km | NW (320deg) |
| Sydney | 8,264 km | SSE (147deg) |
| London | 8,745 km | NW (324deg) |
Zhicheng's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhicheng and you would surface near San José de Jáchal, Argentina, about 25 km from the antipodal point at 30.3deg S, 68.5deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhicheng
What time is it in Zhicheng right now?
The current local time in Zhicheng is 03:54 on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Zhicheng follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhicheng in?
Zhicheng 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 Zhicheng?
Is Zhicheng on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Zhicheng as of October 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhicheng today?
In Zhicheng today the sun rises at 06:36 and sets at 18:03, giving 11h 27m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhicheng tonight?
The moon phase over Zhicheng tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Zhicheng?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhicheng, clocks run about 35m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.