Current local time in Chifeng, China
The live clock above shows the time in Chifeng. Chifeng is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Nei Mongol |
| Population | about 812,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.27° N, 118.95° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Chifeng doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:27 AM | 7:44 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 5:50 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:29 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Chifeng at about 12:13 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun, because Chifeng sits at 119.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Chifeng time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Chifeng |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Chifeng |
|---|---|---|
| Lingyuan | 120 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Chaoyang | 146 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Beipiao | 158 km (98 mi) | same time |
| Chengde | 169 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Jinzhou | 220 km (136 mi) | same time |
| Fuxin | 225 km (140 mi) | same time |
| Jinxi | 230 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Qinhuangdao | 266 km (165 mi) | same time |
Other cities in China
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
- Wuhan
- Tianjin
- Chongqing
- Dongguan
- Shenzhen
- Shenyeng
- Chengdu
- Xian
- Harbin
- Nanjing
- Hechi
- Changchun
- Taiyuan
- Dalian
- Hangzhou
Questions people ask
What time zone is Chifeng in?
Chifeng is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Chifeng have daylight saving time?
Chifeng doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Chifeng when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Chifeng's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).