Current local time in Handan, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Handan
Handan, Hebei, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 1,358,318.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Hebei |
| Coordinates: | 36°37′N / 114°29′E |
| Population: | 1,358,318 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Handan
| 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
Handan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Handan today
| Sunrise: | 06:35 |
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| Sunset: | 17:37 |
| Solar noon: | 12:06 |
| Day length: | 11h 02m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:09 – 18:03 |
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 Handan
- London+7 hHandan is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hHandan is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hHandan is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Handan time
What time zone is Handan in?
Handan uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Handan observe daylight saving time?
Handan does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Handan and London?
Right now Handan 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 Handan and New York?
Right now Handan 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.