Time Now in Zhong’ao, China 🇨🇳
Lat/Long: 29.77° N, 105.67° E
Elevation: 390 m above sea level
Population rank: #1471 of 15,698 cities in China by population
Province: Chongqing
IANA Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: CST (China Standard Time)
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST
Zhong’ao keeps its clocks on UTC+08:00, in the Asia/Shanghai time zone. Zhong’ao does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. There are around 14 hours of daylight today, on the longer side of the year. At these subtropical latitudes the seasonal spread in daylight is noticeable but mild. Zhong’ao stands at an elevated 390 m above the sea. Zhong’ao is fairly isolated: even Hong Kong lies some 1185 km off. A major centre in China, Zhong’ao keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Zhong’ao gets 13h 47m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:09 and sunset at 19:57.
Time & Daylight in Zhong’ao
Daylight Hours in Zhong’ao
Zhong’ao gets 13h 48m of daylight today. Sunrise in Zhong’ao is at 06:09 and sunset in Zhong’ao is at 19:57.
Daylight ranges from about 10h 14m near the December solstice to 14h 03m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Zhong’ao and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Zhong’ao right now.
Other Cities in China with Local Time
Cities Sharing Zhong’ao's Time Zone (UTC+08:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Zhong’ao.
Weather in Zhong’ao
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Zhong’ao
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 20 Jul ● | 04:34 | 06:09 | 13:03 | 16:39 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:34 | 06:09 | 13:03 | 16:39 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:35 | 06:10 | 13:03 | 16:39 | 19:57 | 21:27 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:36 | 06:11 | 13:03 | 16:39 | 19:56 | 21:26 |
| Fri, 24 Jul | 04:37 | 06:11 | 13:03 | 16:39 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Sat, 25 Jul | 04:38 | 06:12 | 13:03 | 16:40 | 19:55 | 21:25 |
| Sun, 26 Jul | 04:39 | 06:12 | 13:03 | 16:40 | 19:54 | 21:24 |
14-day Forecast for Zhong’ao
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Zhong’ao
Sunrise
in Zhong’ao
↑
6:09 AM
Sunset
in Zhong’ao
↓
7:57 PM
Day Length
13h 47m
Dawn
in Zhong’ao
5:42 AM
Dusk
in Zhong’ao
8:24 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Zhong’ao
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
35.8%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 12:06
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 23:39
Distances & Clock Changes in Zhong’ao
How Far Is Zhong’ao From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | 1,185 km | SE (132deg) |
| Singapore | 3,166 km | S (184deg) |
| Tokyo | 3,229 km | ENE (69deg) |
| Mumbai | 3,512 km | WSW (258deg) |
| Dubai | 4,959 km | W (277deg) |
| Moscow | 5,963 km | NW (320deg) |
| Paris | 8,448 km | NW (319deg) |
| London | 8,453 km | NW (322deg) |
Zhong’ao's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Zhong’ao and you would surface near Coquimbo, Chile, about 289 km from the antipodal point at 29.8deg S, 74.3deg W.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zhong’ao
What time is it in Zhong’ao right now?
The current local time in Zhong’ao is 08:38 on Monday, July 20, 2026. Zhong’ao follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone.
What time zone is Zhong’ao in?
Zhong’ao 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 Zhong’ao?
Is Zhong’ao on daylight saving time right now?
No. As of July 20, 2026, Zhong’ao is on standard time, with no daylight-saving shift in effect.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Zhong’ao today?
Today in Zhong’ao: sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset is at 19:57, giving 13h 47m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Zhong’ao tonight?
Over Zhong’ao tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 35.8% illumination.
What is solar time in Zhong’ao?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Zhong’ao, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.