Current local time in Wafangdian, China
The live clock above shows the time in Wafangdian. Wafangdian is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Liaoning |
| Population | about 303,000 |
| Coordinates | 39.63° N, 122.00° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Wafangdian 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 | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 4:24 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| September equinox | 5:38 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:08 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Wafangdian at about 12:00 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 8 minutes behind the sun, because Wafangdian sits at 122.0° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Wafangdian time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Wafangdian |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Wafangdian |
|---|---|---|
| Zhuanghe | 83 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Dalian | 84 km (52 mi) | same time |
| Yingkow | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Jinxi | 160 km (99 mi) | same time |
| Jinzhou | 183 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Anshan | 184 km (114 mi) | same time |
| Qinhuangdao | 206 km (128 mi) | same time |
| Liaoyang | 209 km (130 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 Wafangdian in?
Wafangdian is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Wafangdian have daylight saving time?
Wafangdian doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Wafangdian when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Wafangdian's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 8 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).