Time Now 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
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. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. 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 06:09 and sets at 19:00, giving 12h 51m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Zhicheng
Daylight Hours in Zhicheng
Zhicheng gets 12h 51m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhicheng is at 06:09 and sunset in Zhicheng is at 19:00.
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.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 29 Aug ● | 04:42 | 06:08 | 12:35 | 16:10 | 19:01 | 20:31 |
| Sun, 30 Aug | 04:43 | 06:09 | 12:34 | 16:09 | 19:00 | 20:30 |
| Mon, 31 Aug | 04:44 | 06:09 | 12:34 | 16:09 | 18:59 | 20:29 |
| Tue, 1 Sep | 04:45 | 06:10 | 12:34 | 16:08 | 18:58 | 20:28 |
| Wed, 2 Sep | 04:45 | 06:10 | 12:33 | 16:08 | 18:56 | 20:26 |
| Thu, 3 Sep | 04:46 | 06:11 | 12:33 | 16:07 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Fri, 4 Sep | 04:47 | 06:12 | 12:33 | 16:06 | 18:54 | 20:24 |
14-day Forecast for Zhicheng
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhicheng
Sunrise
in Zhicheng
↑
6:09 AM
Sunset
in Zhicheng
↓
7:00 PM
Day Length
12h 51m
Dawn
in Zhicheng
5:44 AM
Dusk
in Zhicheng
7:25 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Zhicheng
Current Phase
Waning Gibbous
Illumination
98.6%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 19:35
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 07:53
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 15:40 on Saturday, August 29, 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 August 29, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhicheng today?
In Zhicheng today the sun rises at 06:09 and sets at 19:00, giving 12h 51m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhicheng tonight?
The moon phase over Zhicheng tonight is Waning Gibbous with 98.6% 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.