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What time is it in Shenzhen?
Shenzhen, China
It is now 08:09 in Shenzhen. Shenzhen is currently 6 hours ahead of time in the Netherlands (Amsterdam).
It is currently morning in Shenzhen.
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Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
UTC+8
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What time does the sun rise in Shenzhen?
06:19
What time does the sun set in Shenzhen?
18:03
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The other side of the world
The point directly opposite Shenzhen on Earth is near Municipio de Rinconada, Argentina. The time there is now . At that point it is currently night. That point is exactly on the other side of the Earth: 22.5° S, 65.9° W.
Daylight
Today is about 2 minutes shorter than yesterday in Shenzhen. In one week there will be about 8 minutes less daylight.
Seasons
Shenzhen is in the Northern Hemisphere. The longest days there occur around June and the shortest days around December.
Local time and time zone — key facts
Shenzhen uses the IANA time zone Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
This time zone does not use seasonal daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 18:03. Day length is 11 hours and 44 minutes.
Compared with the Netherlands (Amsterdam), the local time here is 6 hours later.
Best time to call
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time.
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Frequently asked questions about Shenzhen
What time is it now in Shenzhen?
It is currently 08:09 in Shenzhen. It is morning there now.
What is the time difference with Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is currently 6 hours later relative to your local time. The clock runs ahead of time in the Netherlands
What time zone is Shenzhen in?
Shenzhen uses the time zone Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).
What time does the sun rise in Shenzhen?
Today the sun rises in Shenzhen at 06:19.
What time does the sun set in Shenzhen?
Today the sun sets in Shenzhen at 18:03.
What is the best time to call Shenzhen?
A convenient time is usually between 09:00 and 17:00 local time in Shenzhen. On this page you will find an overview with specific advice per time.
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