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Current Local Time in Asia

Current local time and time zone in Asia, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

⛅ 51°F now🕔 1:48 PM local📅 Best: January, July and August👥 4.75 billion

Current local time in Asia

1:48 PM
Monday, August 24, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
UTC offsetUTC+08:00
UTC now5:48 AM
Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset7:54 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:45 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Daylight13h 9m
Solar noon1:19 PM
Golden hour (am)6:45 AM - 7:45 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:54 PM - 7:54 PM
Blue hour (am)6:15 AM - 6:45 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:54 PM - 8:24 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 81%
Moonrise5:35 PM
Moonset2:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Asia

TypeContinent
Coordinates34°2′52.4″N 100°37′10.9″E (34.0479, 100.6197)
Population4.750.000.000
Area17.212.427 sq mi
Local time1:48 PM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsJanuary, July and August
ClimatePolar

Local time by country in Asia

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Local time by lake in Asia

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Summary

Asia is a continent. Asia is the largest and most populous continent, running from the Arabian Peninsula and the Himalaya to the Pacific archipelagos. It has a population of about 4.75 billion.

Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Asia with partly cloudy. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 37°F to 58°F. Chance of precipitation is 76%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Asia is January, July and August. The climate is polar. April, May and October tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 55°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 0°F.

The closest major airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 973 mi away. Nearby highlights include Jiuzhaigou Valley, Khao Sok National Park, Komodo National Park and Sagarmatha National Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 58°F is 4.1°F above the 54°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Asia today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 34°2′52.4″N 100°37′10.9″E (34.0479, 100.6197)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Asia?

Asia is a continent. Its coordinates are 34.0479, 100.6197.

What is the weather like in Asia right now?

It is currently 51°F (11°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 69% and wind is 3 mph.

When is the best time to visit Asia?

January, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Asia, which has a polar climate. April, May and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Asia in?

Asia observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 1:48 PM.

How many people live in Asia?

Asia has a population of approximately 4.75 billion.

What is the nearest airport to Asia?

The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 973 mi away, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), 2.279 mi away and Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), 3.742 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Asia?

Popular options include Jiuzhaigou Valley, Khao Sok National Park, Komodo National Park, Sagarmatha National Park, Amber Fort and Angkor Wat.

What places are in Asia?

Asia covers 34 places in this atlas, including Japan, Thailand, Lake Baikal, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bangladesh.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (continents) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 24, 2026 at 1:48 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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