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About Nanjing
Nanjing is located in China, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is one of the most populous cities in the world with a population of around 9,314,685. It runs on Asia/Shanghai time, currently UTC+8:00 relative to UTC. Nanjing does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryChina
- Population9,314,685
- Latitude32.0617°
- Longitude118.7778°
- Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
- Current UTC offsetUTC+8:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Nanjing Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Nanjing's own coordinates.
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Top Places to Visit in Nanjing
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum
Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum sits on the southern slope of Purple Mountain and honors the man widely regarded as the father of modern China, whose 1911 revolution ended more than two thousand years of imperial rule. Completed in 1929, four years after Sun's death, the complex climbs a grand staircase of 392 steps, a number deliberately chosen to reflect his political philosophy, up to a marble memorial hall where a seated statue of Sun presides over his actual tomb chamber behind it, off-limits to visitors. The site's blue-and-white color scheme, echoing the Nationalist Party's flag, and its hemispherical dome give it a distinctly modern feel compared to the older imperial tombs elsewhere on the same mountain. Combined sightseeing buses and a small tourist train connect it to the nearby Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and Linggu Temple, making the three an easy half-day loop.
From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, take Metro Line S1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 2, and ride to Xiamafang station, then walk north about 15 minutes to the mausoleum.
From Nanjing South Railway Station, take Metro Line 3 or Line 1, transfer to Line 2, and ride to Xiamafang station.
From Nanjing's long-distance bus stations, take the metro to a connecting interchange and transfer to Line 2 toward Xiamafang station.
Presidential Palace
The Presidential Palace complex has served as a seat of power in Nanjing for roughly 600 years, most significantly as the site where Sun Yat-sen was sworn in as the first provisional president of the Republic of China on January 1, 1912, and later as the Nationalist government's headquarters under Chiang Kai-shek until 1949. Now run as the China Modern History Museum, the grounds are divided into three sections: a central government office area, a western section holding Sun Yat-sen's former office and a classical Chinese garden, and an eastern section with executive offices and further gardens. Chiang Kai-shek's preserved office offers a striking, almost undisturbed glimpse into the final years of Nationalist rule in mainland China before the government's retreat to Taiwan. The blend of Western-style government buildings and traditional Lingnan-style gardens within the same complex reflects the turbulent mix of eras the palace passed through.
From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, take Metro Line S1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 2 or Line 3, and ride toward the Xinjiekou area, a short walk from the palace.
From Nanjing South Railway Station, take Metro Line 3 directly toward the Daxinggong or Zhujiang Road area, both a short walk from the palace.
From Nanjing's long-distance bus stations, take the metro toward Line 3 and continue toward the Daxinggong area.
Confucius Temple (Fuzimiao)
The Confucius Temple, or Fuzimiao, has anchored Nanjing's Qinhuai River district since the 10th century, originally built as a temple to honor Confucius and later expanded to house the imperial examination halls where candidates once sat for China's civil service exams. The temple itself holds the largest portrait of Confucius in China alongside ritual artifacts, but most visitors come as much for the surrounding Qinhuai Scenic Area, a dense network of restored Ming-and-Qing-style buildings along the river that functions as Nanjing's most popular evening destination. Boat rides along the Qinhuai River, particularly after dark when the riverside buildings and bridges are lit up, are a signature Nanjing experience, and the area is dense with shops, snack stalls and teahouses. It gets extremely crowded during Chinese New Year for the Qinhuai Lantern Festival, one of the most significant lantern festivals in China.
From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, take Metro Line S1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 3, and ride to Fuzimiao station.
From Nanjing South Railway Station, take Metro Line 3 directly to Fuzimiao station.
From Nanjing's long-distance bus stations, take the metro toward Line 3 and ride to Fuzimiao station.
Zhonghua Gate
Zhonghua Gate is the largest surviving gate of the Nanjing City Wall and one of the most sophisticated pieces of defensive fortification architecture from imperial China, built in the 14th century under the first Ming emperor, Zhu Yuanzhang. Its multi-layered design includes four successive gate barriers and a series of vaulted chambers capable of concealing thousands of troops, meant to trap and repel any enemy force that breached the outer gate before reaching the inner city. Visitors can climb onto the gate structure and walk a preserved stretch of the surrounding city wall, one of the longest and best-preserved ancient city walls in China at nearly 25 kilometers in its original extent. The gate's scale is genuinely hard to appreciate from the ground, and the walk along the ramparts offers a different, quieter perspective on the old city below.
From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, take Metro Line S1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 1, and ride directly to Zhonghuamen station, right at the gate.
From Nanjing South Railway Station, take Metro Line 1 directly to Zhonghuamen station.
From Nanjing's long-distance bus stations, take the metro toward Line 1 and ride to Zhonghuamen station.
Xuanwu Lake
Xuanwu Lake, bordering a preserved stretch of the Nanjing City Wall on the city's northeastern edge, is one of the largest urban lakes remaining within a Chinese city center, its origins as an imperial garden dating back over 1,500 years. Five small islands connect by bridges and causeways across the lake, each landscaped with gardens, pavilions and walking paths, and paddleboats are available for rent for visitors who want to see the lake from the water rather than just its shores. The lake is especially popular with locals for morning tai chi and evening walks, giving it a more everyday, lived-in atmosphere than some of Nanjing's more purely historical sites. Its proximity to Nanjing Railway Station, directly across the road, makes it an easy stop even for visitors with limited time, whether just passing through or staying nearby.
From Nanjing Lukou International Airport, take Metro Line S1 to a connecting interchange, transfer toward Line 1 or Line 3, and ride to Xuanwumen station, at the lake's edge.
Nanjing Railway Station sits directly across from Xuanwu Lake and is served by Metro Line 1 and Line 3; a short walk from the station reaches the lake directly.
From Nanjing's long-distance bus stations, take the metro toward Line 1 or Line 3 and ride to Xuanwumen station or Nanjing Railway Station.
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
Nanjing 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 Nanjing
What time zone is Nanjing in?
Nanjing, 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 Nanjing observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Nanjing 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 Nanjing today?
The sun rises at 6:04 AM and sets at 5:39 PM in Nanjing today, giving 11h 34m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and New York City?
New York City is 12 hours behind Nanjing right now. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Nanjing?
Nanjing is currently UTC+8:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.