Current local time in Datong, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Datong
Datong, Shanxi, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 1,052,678.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Shanxi |
| Coordinates: | 40°06′N / 113°18′E |
| Population: | 1,052,678 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Datong
| IANA time zone: | Asia/Shanghai |
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| Time zone name: | China Standard Time (CST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+08:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in China: | 2 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Datong does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Datong today
| Sunrise: | 06:44 |
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| Sunset: | 17:38 |
| Solar noon: | 12:11 |
| Day length: | 10h 53m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:17 – 18:05 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (CST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Datong
- London+7 hDatong is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hDatong is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hDatong is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Datong time
What time zone is Datong in?
Datong uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Datong observe daylight saving time?
Datong does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Datong and London?
Right now Datong is 7 hours ahead of London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Datong and New York?
Right now Datong is 12 hours ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.