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What time is it in Rizhao, Shandong, China

Check the local time in Rizhao, Shandong, together with today’s sunrise and sunset information and the latest available weather. Use the current display when planning calls, journeys, outdoor activities, or any event that depends on local daylight and conditions.

Rizhao, China

Monday, 19 October 2026

UTC+8 · Asia/Shanghai

Local time in Rizhao

UTC+8 · no daylight saving time

The sun today

Sunrise 6:12 AM Solar noon 11:48 AM Sunset 5:24 PM Daylight 11 h 12 min Night 12 h 48 min Civil twilight 5:46 AM – 5:50 PM

Weather in Rizhao right now

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Weather data by Open-Meteo, updated every 30 minutes.

Rizhao and its neighbours

Tengjia Xiaoling Nantou Chijia Dalingnantou Xiliu Yougou Qilihe Guojia Huzi Dabujia Anzi Xiangjiazhuang Xiaolian Rizhao
Rizhao at 35.4142, 119.4800 with the nearest towns within 6.0 km · open in OpenStreetMap

Postal codes

Postal codes come from the free GeoNames dataset. Where a code is listed with a distance, it belongs to a nearby settlement — GeoNames spells that name differently from ours.

Rizhao in numbers

Coordinates
35.4142, 119.4800
Population
661 943
Region
Shandong
Country
China, Asia
Capital
Beijing — 566 km away
Same name
1 more places in the world share this name

Largest cities in Shandong

Other places named Rizhao

Same time zone — Asia/Shanghai

Nearby places

What time is it in Rizhao

The time shown on this page is the local time for Rizhao. It is the most useful reference when you need to coordinate with someone in the city or arrange an activity there. If you are viewing the page from another region, compare Rizhao’s clock with your own before confirming an appointment.

A time difference can also affect the calendar date. When it is late in one place, Rizhao may already be on the following day, or may still be on the previous one. Including the date in a message prevents a simple clock comparison from turning into a missed meeting.

Use Rizhao time when setting a local arrival or departure. State both the date and time in invitations sent across regions. Refresh the page if it has remained open for a long period. Check the displayed time zone information instead of assuming it matches your location.

A meeting described as “tomorrow morning” is clear only until two clocks disagree about when tomorrow begins.

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight in Rizhao

Sunrise and sunset indicate when the Sun crosses the horizon; they do not describe the entire period of visible light. The sky normally begins to brighten before sunrise and remains light for a while after sunset. Clouds, buildings, trees, and the surrounding landscape can change how bright a particular street or viewpoint feels.

Daylight information is useful for walking, photography, sightseeing, commuting, and other plans that are easier before darkness. Consult the values for the intended date, because sunrise and sunset shift through the year. A time copied from an earlier visit may no longer suit today’s schedule.

For a sunrise outing, allow time to reach the location before the listed moment. For an evening plan, treat sunset as a boundary rather than a promise of usable light. A heavily overcast sky can make the surroundings appear dim sooner, while an open view may retain twilight longer.

Weather and practical planning

The weather section gives the latest conditions available for Rizhao. Read the observation time as well as the reported temperature or description: an older report may not represent what is happening now. Forecast entries describe expected conditions, not guarantees for one exact building or road.

Temperature alone does not tell the whole story. Wind can make exposed places feel less comfortable, humidity can affect how heat is experienced, and rain can change travel times. When conditions matter, look at the complete weather display rather than choosing clothes from a single value.

Confirm that the weather entry applies to Rizhao. Note when the conditions were last updated. Compare the current report with the forecast for your planned hour. Make room for conditions to change, especially during a long outing.

If your activity depends on a dry surface, clear visibility, or calm wind, check again shortly before leaving. Live observations and forecasts serve different purposes: one describes a recent moment, while the other helps you prepare for what may follow.

Questions and answers

Is the clock on this page local to Rizhao?
Yes. The displayed city time is intended to represent local time in Rizhao, not the time on your device.
Why does the sunrise time change?
Sunrise varies with the date and location. Always use the entry for the day you are planning.
Can the weather differ within the city?
Yes. A reported condition represents an observation area, while shade, wind exposure, rain, and nearby buildings can produce local differences.
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