Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
The central town area keeps daily services close together, while districts nearer the surrounding lake are more spread out and scenic. Staying near a main bus route makes getting around simpler.
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Chaohu, Anhui, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Chaohu is a city in China, with a population of about 727,200. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Country
🇨🇳 China
Population
727,162
Calling code
+86
Currency
CNY
Chaohu vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:15 / 17:30
- Day length
- 11h 15m
Chaohu, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The nearby lake offers pleasant scenery and walking routes, particularly enjoyable during the milder spring and autumn months.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:15
- Sunset
- 17:30
- Daylight
- 11h 15m
Getting around
Transit notes
Local buses and taxis cover the main routes around the town.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Spring and autumn bring the most comfortable weather, while summers turn hot and humid and winters are cool and damp.
Currency & language
🇨🇳 CNY
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
The Chinese yuan is the currency in use, and Mandarin Chinese is spoken here. A modest, courteous demeanor is generally appreciated.
Common questions
What time zone is Chaohu in?
Chaohu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently CST (UTC+08:00).
Does Chaohu observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Chaohu in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Chaohu?
Chaohu is 8 hours ahead of UTC, 12 hours ahead of New York City, 7 hours ahead of London and 1 hour behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .