What time zone is Handian in?

Handian uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Shanghai.

Does Handian observe daylight saving time?

No. Handian uses CST (UTC+8) all year.

Current Time in Handian, Changzhi Shi, Shanxi, China

4:36:39 PM

16:36:39

Sunday, October 25, 2026

CST (China Standard Time) · UTC+08:00

Asia/Shanghai

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Time zone details

Handian does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Handian

Sunrise6:43 AMSolar noon12:11 PMSunset5:39 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: China
Administrative area: Shanxi
District: Changzhi Shi
Place type: City or town
Country currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)

Practical

Country languages: Chinese, Cantonese, Wu Chinese, Uyghur, Zhuang
Dialing code: +86
Elevation: Approximately 971 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 36° 02' N / 113° 02' E

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Clock changes in Handian

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:43 AM
Solar noon: 12:11 PM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 56 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:17 AM – 6:06 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:47 AM – 6:36 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:17 AM – 7:05 PM

Full MoonMoon illumination99%

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:43 AM (east, 104.3°)
Sunset: 5:39 PM (west, 255.5°)
Day length: 10 hr 56 min2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:11 PM (41.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:17 AM – 6:06 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:47 AM – 6:36 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:17 AM – 7:05 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (99% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:50 PM (east, 75.2°)
Moonset: 5:28 AM (west, 281.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Monday, October 19, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	6:43 AM	5:39 PM	10 hr 56 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	6:44 AM	5:38 PM	10 hr 54 min	2 min 6 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	6:45 AM	5:37 PM	10 hr 52 min	2 min 5 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	6:46 AM	5:36 PM	10 hr 50 min	2 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:47 AM	5:35 PM	10 hr 48 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:48 AM	5:34 PM	10 hr 46 min	2 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:49 AM	5:33 PM	10 hr 44 min	2 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in China

Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day
Fri, Feb 5, 2027Spring Festival
Sat, Feb 6, 2027Spring Festival

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Handian in?: Handian uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
When is the next clock change in Handian?: No clock changes are scheduled for Handian in the next 12 months
Does Handian observe daylight saving time?: No. Handian uses CST (UTC+8) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Handian?: Handian is UTC+8 all year