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What time is it in Songjiang, Shanghai, China

Check the local time in Songjiang, Shanghai, China, and review today’s sunrise, sunset, and weather. The page offers a quick reference for scheduling, daylight planning, and deciding what conditions to expect when heading outdoors.

Songjiang, China

Thursday, 22 October 2026

UTC+8 · Asia/Shanghai

Local time in Songjiang

UTC+8 · no daylight saving time

The sun today

Sunrise 6:03 AM Solar noon 11:41 AM Sunset 5:18 PM Daylight 11 h 15 min Night 12 h 45 min Civil twilight 5:39 AM – 5:43 PM

Weather in Songjiang right now

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

Songjiang and its neighbours

Songjiang Qu Guangfulin Pa-Yen-T'Ou Chenshan Huayangqiao Chung-Chia-Ch'Iao Tianma Chang-Chuang Tahui Chenfangqiao Songjiang
Songjiang at 31.0359, 121.2150 with the nearest towns within 8.5 km · open in OpenStreetMap

Songjiang in numbers

Coordinates
31.0359, 121.2150
Population
1 973 500
Region
Shanghai
Country
China, Asia
Capital
Beijing — 1076 km away
Same name
19 more places in the world share this name

Largest cities in Shanghai

Other places named Songjiang

Same time zone — Asia/Shanghai

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What time is it in Songjiang

The continuously updated clock shows the present time in Songjiang. Use its date as part of the answer, especially for conversations with people far to the east or west whose calendar day may be different.

Songjiang follows China Standard Time, which is UTC+8. China currently uses one official civil time nationwide and does not observe daylight saving time. Songjiang’s clock offset consequently remains the same across the seasons, though another country’s clock rules can alter the international time difference.

For business calls or remote events, identify the time as Songjiang local time rather than sending only an abbreviation. A complete invitation should also include the date and, where useful, a converted time for each participant.

Confirm that the clock is displaying Songjiang. Look for a date change after conversion. Account for seasonal rules at the other location. Send the final schedule with explicit city names.

Understanding Songjiang daylight

Sunrise and sunset indicate the calculated passage of the Sun across the horizon. They define the central daylight interval, but they do not mark the full span of visible light because dawn starts earlier and dusk finishes later.

The duration and timing of daylight vary through the seasons. For an early departure or evening activity, consult the values attached to the actual date rather than assuming yesterday’s or last month’s schedule is close enough.

A dense urban horizon can change the experience on the ground. Buildings, trees, haze, and clouds may conceal the Sun even though the astronomical event has occurred. Open spaces generally provide a clearer comparison with the listed times. The Sun keeps celestial time; the skyline adds its own unofficial delay.

Checking weather before going out

The local weather display combines information that may represent current observations and future expectations. Read the labels and update times carefully. A condition reported earlier is context, not a guarantee that the same weather remains overhead.

Different measures answer different questions. Temperature helps with clothing, wind affects exposed journeys, precipitation guides rain preparations, and cloud information matters when daylight or a clear horizon is important.

Check the latest observation timestamp. Choose the forecast period for your departure and return. Look at expected precipitation and wind together. Refresh the information before a sensitive outdoor plan.

City-level reporting smooths over local differences. Short-lived rain or cloud may pass through one district before another, while built-up and open areas can feel different under the same general reading. Treat the display as a practical overview supported by direct observation.

Questions and answers

Which time zone does Songjiang follow?
Songjiang follows China Standard Time, corresponding to UTC+8.
Are Songjiang’s clocks changed seasonally?
No. China does not currently use daylight saving time.
Do sunrise and sunset describe every minute of usable light?
No. Dawn precedes sunrise and dusk follows sunset, while weather and obstructions also affect visible light.
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