Current local time in Simao, China
The live clock above shows the time in Simao. Simao is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Yunnan |
| Population | about 163,000 |
| Coordinates | 22.78° N, 100.98° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Simao 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 | 7:20 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:31 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 31 min |
| September equinox | 7:04 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 7:51 AM | 6:35 PM | 10 h 44 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Simao at about 1:25 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 76 minutes ahead of the sun, because Simao sits at 101.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Simao time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Simao |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Simao |
|---|---|---|
| Gejiu | 232 km (144 mi) | same time |
| Yuxi | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Mengzi | 257 km (159 mi) | same time |
| Chuxiong | 257 km (160 mi) | same time |
| Kunming | 308 km (191 mi) | same time |
| Baoshan | 320 km (199 mi) | same time |
| Dali | 335 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Wenshan | 341 km (212 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 Simao in?
Simao is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Simao have daylight saving time?
Simao doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Simao when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Simao's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 76 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).