Current local time in Sanya, China
CST · UTC+08:00 · China Standard Time
About Sanya
Sanya, Hainan, China uses the China Standard Time time zone (Asia/Shanghai), currently UTC+08:00. Population: about 144,753.
| Country: | China |
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| State / region: | Hainan |
| Coordinates: | 18°15′N / 109°30′E |
| Population: | 144,753 |
| Currency: | Chinese yuan (CNY) |
| Languages: | Chinese |
| Country calling code: | +86 |
Time zone in Sanya
| 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
Sanya does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Sanya today
| Sunrise: | 06:37 |
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| Sunset: | 18:15 |
| Solar noon: | 12:26 |
| Day length: | 11h 37m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:15 – 18:37 |
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 Sanya
- London+7 hSanya is 7 hours ahead of London
- New York+12 hSanya is 12 hours ahead of New York
- Abuja+7 hSanya is 7 hours ahead of Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Sanya time
What time zone is Sanya in?
Sanya uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (China Standard Time). The current offset is UTC+08:00.
Does Sanya observe daylight saving time?
Sanya does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC+08:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Sanya and London?
Right now Sanya 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 Sanya and New York?
Right now Sanya 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.