Current Time in Ningbo, China 🇨🇳
The current local time in Ningbo, China is 01:41:05 (CST) on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Ningbo is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 3,731,203. The sun rises at about 04:56 and sets at 18:59 today (14h 03m of daylight).
- Sunrise 04:56
- Sunset 18:59
- 14h 03m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Ningbo
Ningbo, China keeps CST (UTC+08:00). Ningbo does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 04:56 and sets at about 18:59 local time, giving Ningbo 14h 03m of daylight.
Right now it is 01:41 on Wednesday in Ningbo (UTC+08:00). When it is 01:41 here, it is 13:41 in New York (12h behind), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Ningbo
- Use the Asia/Shanghai IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Ningbo to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13:41 Tue | 12h behind |
| Los Angeles | 10:41 Tue | 15h behind |
| London | 18:41 Tue | 7h behind |
| Paris | 19:41 Tue | 6h behind |
| Dubai | 21:41 Tue | 4h behind |
| Mumbai | 23:11 Tue | 2.5h behind |
| Singapore | 01:41 Wed | same time |
| Tokyo | 02:41 Wed | 1h ahead |
| Sydney | 03:41 Wed | 2h ahead |
Best next checks from Ningbo
Compare Ningbo with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for China.
Business-hours overlap from Ningbo
For a normal business-hours call, 16:00-17:00 in Ningbo overlaps with 09:00-10:00 in London.
| Compare with | Ningbo time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| Los Angeles | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
| London | 16:00-17:00 | 09:00-10:00 | 1 hour |
| Paris | 15:00-17:00 | 09:00-11:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | 13:00-17:00 | 09:00-13:00 | 4 hours |
| Mumbai | 11:30-17:00 | 09:00-14:30 | 5.5 hours |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Ningbo time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ningbo in?
Ningbo uses CST (UTC+08:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Ningbo observe daylight saving time?
No - Ningbo keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Ningbo today?
Today the sun rises around 04:56 and sets around 18:59 in Ningbo, about 14h 03m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Ningbo and other cities?
When it is 01:41 in Ningbo, it is 13:41 in New York (12h behind). See the table above for Ningbo's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Ningbo
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the Asia/Shanghai IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the China time page.
Local entity signals for Ningbo
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Ningbo.
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00) |
| Coordinates | 29.88, 121.55 |
| Population signal | About 3,731,203 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 04:56, sunset 18:59, 14h 03m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact Asia/Shanghai time-zone page for rules, the China country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 29.88° N, 121.55° E
Population: 3,731,203
Country: 🇨🇳 China
Timezone: CST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in China: CST