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Current Local Time in Great Wall of China

Current local time and time zone in Great Wall of China, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌦️ 75°F now🕔 4:36 PM local📅 Best: April, May, June, September and October

Current local time in Great Wall of China

4:36 PM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zoneAsia/Shanghai
UTC offsetUTC+08:00
UTC now8:36 AM
Sunrise5:32 AM
Sunset7:00 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:32 AM
Sunset7:00 PM
Daylight13h 28m
Solar noon12:16 PM
Golden hour (am)5:32 AM - 6:32 AM
Golden hour (pm)6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Blue hour (am)5:02 AM - 5:32 AM
Blue hour (pm)7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 73%
Moonrise4:15 PM
Moonset12:15 AM

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

Quick facts about Great Wall of China

TypeAttraction
CityBeijing
CountryChina
ContinentAsia
Coordinates40°25′54.8″N 116°34′13.4″E (40.4319, 116.5704)
Known forthe Mutianyu and Badaling sections
Local time4:36 PM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsApril, May, June, September and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Great Wall of China is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Great Wall of China is a landmark known for the Mutianyu and Badaling sections.

Right now it is 75°F (24°C) in Great Wall of China with light drizzle. It feels like 84°F. Today runs from 72°F to 80°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.9/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Great Wall of China is April, May, June, September and October. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 82°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 17°F.

The closest major airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), about 24 mi away. Nearby highlights include The Great Wall, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Forbidden City.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 80°F is in line with the 81°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Great Wall of China today at 9.7/10. Visibility is down to 2,4 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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Coordinates: 40°25′54.8″N 116°34′13.4″E (40.4319, 116.5704)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Wall of China?

Great Wall of China is a tourist attraction in Beijing. Its coordinates are 40.4319, 116.5704. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Great Wall of China right now?

It is currently 75°F (24°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 98% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Great Wall of China?

April, May, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Great Wall of China, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Great Wall of China in?

Great Wall of China observes Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00). The local time is 4:36 PM.

What is the nearest airport to Great Wall of China?

The closest airports are Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 24 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Great Wall of China?

Popular options include The Great Wall, Imperial Palaces of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and Forbidden City.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - 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 23, 2026 at 4:36 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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