Current local time in Sanya, China
The live clock above shows the time in Sanya. Sanya is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hainan |
| Population | about 254,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.26° N, 109.50° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Sanya 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 | 6:46 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:20 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 6:30 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:08 AM | 6:10 PM | 11 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Sanya at about 12:50 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 42 minutes ahead of the sun, because Sanya sits at 109.5° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Sanya time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Sanya |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sanya |
|---|---|---|
| Haikou | 217 km (135 mi) | same time |
| Da Nang, Vietnam | 278 km (173 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Hue, Vietnam | 285 km (177 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Dong Hoi, Vietnam | 319 km (198 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Zhanjiang | 340 km (211 mi) | 2 hours behind |
| Quang Ngai, Vietnam | 353 km (219 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Beihai | 361 km (224 mi) | same time |
| Ha Tinh, Vietnam | 381 km (236 mi) | 1 hour behind |
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 Sanya in?
Sanya is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Sanya have daylight saving time?
Sanya doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Sanya when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Sanya's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 42 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).