What time zone is Datong in?

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

Does Datong observe daylight saving time?

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

Current Time in Datong, Daqing Shi, Heilongjiang, China

3:33:47 PM

15:33:47

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

CST (China Standard Time) · UTC+08:00

Asia/Shanghai

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Time zone details

Datong does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Datong

Sunrise6:15 AMSolar noon11:24 AMSunset4:33 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: China
Administrative area: Heilongjiang
District: Daqing 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 136 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 46° 02' N / 124° 48' E

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Clock changes in Datong

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:15 AM
Solar noon: 11:24 AM
Sunset: 4:33 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 18 min3 min shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:44 AM – 5:04 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:09 AM – 5:39 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:34 AM – 6:14 PM

Waning GibbousMoon illumination94%

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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:15 AM (east, 108.0°)
Sunset: 4:33 PM (west, 251.7°)
Day length: 10 hr 18 min3 min shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:24 AM (30.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:44 AM – 5:04 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 5:39 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:34 AM – 6:14 PM

Moon

Phase: Waning Gibbous (94% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:21 PM (northeast, 51.0°)
Moonset: 8:56 AM (northwest, 307.4°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Monday, November 2, 2026 at 4:28 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Wednesday, October 28	6:15 AM	4:33 PM	10 hr 18 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	6:16 AM	4:31 PM	10 hr 15 min	2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	6:17 AM	4:30 PM	10 hr 12 min	2 min 57 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	6:19 AM	4:28 PM	10 hr 09 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:20 AM	4:27 PM	10 hr 07 min	2 min 55 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:22 AM	4:25 PM	10 hr 04 min	2 min 53 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:23 AM	4:24 PM	10 hr 01 min	2 min 52 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 Datong in?: Datong uses China Standard Time (CST, UTC+8) all year. Its IANA time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
When is the next clock change in Datong?: No clock changes are scheduled for Datong in the next 12 months
Does Datong observe daylight saving time?: No. Datong uses CST (UTC+8) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Datong?: Datong is UTC+8 all year