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About Hangzhou
Hangzhou is located in China, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 9,236,032. It runs on Asia/Shanghai time, currently UTC+8:00 relative to UTC. Hangzhou does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryChina
- Population9,236,032
- Latitude30.2937°
- Longitude120.1614°
- Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
- Current UTC offsetUTC+8:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Hangzhou Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Hangzhou's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Hangzhou
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Top Places to Visit in Hangzhou
West Lake
West Lake has been celebrated in Chinese poetry and painting for over a thousand years and remains Hangzhou's defining landmark, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose combination of pagoda-topped hills, causeways, gardens and islands has shaped the aesthetic ideals of classical Chinese landscape design. The Su and Bai Causeways, both named for poet-officials who helped build them, cross the lake and offer some of its most scenic walking and cycling routes, while the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, a small island with three stone pagodas rising from the water, appears on the back of the Chinese one-yuan banknote. Boat cruises, rental bikes, and simply walking the shoreline are all popular ways to take in the lake, and an evening light-and-water show runs seasonally near certain sections of the shore. Ten classically designated viewpoints, the Ten Prospects of West Lake, are scattered around its edges, each historically chosen to capture the lake in a different season or light.
From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, take Metro Line 1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Longxiang Bridge station, near the lake's eastern shore.
From Hangzhou East Railway Station, take Metro Line 1 toward Longxiang Bridge station, a short walk from the lake.
From Hangzhou's long-distance bus stations, take the metro toward Line 1 and ride to Longxiang Bridge station.
Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple, founded in 328 AD, is one of the ten most significant Buddhist temples in China and among the oldest, nestled in forested hills west of West Lake and once home to as many as 3,000 monks at its historical peak. Its Hall of the Heavenly Kings features dragon-painted ceiling murals, and the main hall holds a 20-meter gilded Sakyamuni Buddha carved from camphor wood, one of the largest wooden Buddha statues in China. Directly in front of the temple, Feilai Peak's limestone cliffs and grottoes are carved with more than 470 Buddhist statues dating from the 10th to 14th centuries, including a well-known laughing Buddha whose belly has been worn smooth by centuries of visitors rubbing it for luck. As of December 2025, admission to Lingyin Temple, Feilai Peak, Yongfu Temple and Taoguang Temple is free, though a reservation made in advance is required.
From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, take Metro Line 1 to a connecting interchange and continue by bus (Route Y1) or taxi toward Lingyin, as the temple itself isn't directly on a metro line.
From Hangzhou East Railway Station, take the metro to a connecting interchange and continue by bus (Route Y1) or taxi toward Lingyin.
From Hangzhou's long-distance bus stations, take bus Route Y1 or a taxi toward Lingyin Temple.
Six Harmonies Pagoda
The Six Harmonies Pagoda stands on Yuelun Hill beside the Qiantang River, first built in 970 AD and rebuilt in its current form in 1165, historically serving both as a Buddhist site and as a lighthouse-like landmark guiding boats along the river. Its name refers to six Buddhist principles of harmonious conduct, and though the pagoda appears to have thirteen stories from the outside, it actually contains only seven internal floors, each accessible by a narrow staircase leading to a viewing platform overlooking the river and the modern Qiantang River Bridge nearby. The pagoda was built in part to help suppress the river's famous tidal bore, one of the largest in the world, which was historically blamed for flooding in the area. Its riverside setting, away from the denser crowds around West Lake, makes it a quieter stop, particularly appealing toward sunset when the light over the river is at its best.
From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, take Metro Line 1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 4, and ride toward Liuhe Pagoda (Six Harmonies Pagoda) station.
From Hangzhou East Railway Station, take the metro, transferring as needed, to Liuhe Pagoda station.
From Hangzhou's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and transfer toward Liuhe Pagoda station.
Hefang Street (Qinghefang Ancient Street)
Hefang Street, also known as Qinghefang Ancient Street, preserves the look and layout of a late-Qing-dynasty commercial district on a site that once sat close to the imperial palace during the Southern Song dynasty, when Hangzhou briefly served as China's capital. Traditional wooden shopfronts line the pedestrian street, housing shops selling silk, folk crafts, calligraphy and local snacks, alongside historic pharmacies and teahouses that have operated in the area for generations. It's one of Hangzhou's busiest and most tourist-oriented streets, particularly lively in the evening when lanterns light the shopfronts, and it sits close enough to West Lake to combine easily into the same day. Street food here leans toward Hangzhou specialties like candied hawthorn skewers and various local pastries, worth sampling while wandering rather than seeking out any single stop.
From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, take Metro Line 1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 2, and ride to Dingan Road station, a short walk from Hefang Street.
From Hangzhou East Railway Station, take the metro, transferring as needed, to Dingan Road station.
From Hangzhou's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and transfer toward Dingan Road station.
Leifeng Pagoda
Leifeng Pagoda sits on Sunset Hill at West Lake's southern shore, originally built in 975 AD to commemorate an imperial birth but destroyed in a 1924 collapse after years of structural weakening, then rebuilt in 2002 as a modern reconstruction over the preserved ruins of the original foundation, which remain visible to visitors inside the base. The pagoda is closely tied to the Legend of the White Snake, one of China's most famous folk tales, in which a white snake spirit is said to have been imprisoned beneath the original pagoda by a monk, giving the site a layer of literary and cultural significance beyond its architecture. An escalator inside carries visitors up through the structure to observation floors offering some of the best elevated views over West Lake and the surrounding hills. It's a particularly popular spot to watch the sunset, given its name and westward orientation over the lake.
From Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, take Metro Line 1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 4, and continue by bus or taxi toward Leifeng Pagoda on West Lake's southern shore.
From Hangzhou East Railway Station, take the metro to a connecting interchange and continue by bus or taxi toward Leifeng Pagoda.
From Hangzhou's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and continue by bus or taxi toward Leifeng Pagoda.
China National Holidays
2026
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thu, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Tue, Feb 17 |
| Qingming Festival | Sat, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Fri, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Fri, Jun 19 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Fri, Sep 25 |
| National Day | Thu, Oct 1 |
2027
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Fri, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Sat, Feb 6 |
| Qingming Festival | Sun, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Sat, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Wed, Jun 9 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Wed, Sep 15 |
| National Day | Fri, Oct 1 |
2028
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Sat, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Wed, Jan 26 |
| Qingming Festival | Tue, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Mon, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Sun, May 28 |
| National Day | Sun, Oct 1 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Tue, Oct 3 |
2029
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Mon, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Tue, Feb 13 |
| Qingming Festival | Wed, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Tue, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Sat, Jun 16 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Sat, Sep 22 |
| National Day | Mon, Oct 1 |
2030
| Holiday | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Tue, Jan 1 |
| Spring Festival | Sun, Feb 3 |
| Qingming Festival | Thu, Apr 4 |
| Labour Day | Wed, May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Wed, Jun 5 |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Thu, Sep 12 |
| National Day | Tue, Oct 1 |
Daylight Saving Time
Hangzhou does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC+8:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Hangzhou
What time zone is Hangzhou in?
Hangzhou, China uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone. It is currently on CST (UTC+8:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Hangzhou observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Hangzhou does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC+8:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hangzhou today?
The sun rises at 5:58 AM and sets at 5:34 PM in Hangzhou today, giving 11h 36m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Hangzhou and New York City?
New York City is 12 hours behind Hangzhou right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is currently UTC+8:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.