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Current Date And Time In Nanjing, China

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:29:13 CST
State: Jiangsu
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Population: 9,314,685
District: Nanjing Shi

🌎 Nanjing, Jiangsu, China – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Nanjing, a city in Jiangsu, China in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Nanjing — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Nanjing, Jiangsu Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameNanjing
District / CountyNanjing Shi
StateJiangsu
CountryChina
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population9,314,685
Area6,587.02 km² (2,543.26 sq mi)
Ranking & Classification
City TypeState / Province Capital
Population Rank in Jiangsu#1 of 154 cities with population data
Currency
NameChinese Yuan
Code ISO-4217CNY
Symbol¥
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+86
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.cn
Elevation
In Meter22
In Feet72
GPS Coordinates
Latitude32.06
Longitude118.78
Decimal Degrees (DD)32.062° N 118.778° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)32° 3' 42" N 118° 46' 40" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)32° 3.7' N 118° 46.67' E
Location Context
Nearest City in Another CountryJieshoucun, Taiwan (667 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+08:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:25 AM
Sunset🌅 06:54 PM
Day Length13h 28m
Local & Administrative
Postal / ZIP Code210000–213000
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Shanghai
Founded / Incorporated-0494-01-01

Nanjing – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Nanjing, Jiangsu

Nanjing is a city situated in Jiangsu, China, within Asia. It falls under Nanjing Shi, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Nanjing as a State / Province Capital. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Jiangsu

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Nanjing

The latitude and longitude of Nanjing pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 22 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Nanjing on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Nanjing

Nanjing runs on UTC +08:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Nanjing

Payments and pricing in Nanjing run on Chinese Yuan (CNY), shown with the symbol ¥. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Nanjing exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Nanjing

To ring a number in Nanjing from outside China, dial +86 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Nanjing and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Nanjing's Standing Within Jiangsu

By recorded population, Nanjing ranks #1 of 154 cities in Jiangsu. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Jiangsu market. › Cities near Nanjing

📊 How This Nanjing Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Nanjing into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Nanjing to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Jiangsu market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Nanjing. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Nanjing

👥 What is the population of Nanjing?

Nanjing has a recorded population of approximately 9,314,685 people. That places it #1 of 154 cities with population data in Jiangsu. Browse more cities in Jiangsu for comparison.

📐 How large is Nanjing in square kilometers?

Nanjing spans approximately 6,587.02 square kilometers (2,543.26 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.

🏛 Which state and district is Nanjing in?

Nanjing sits within Nanjing Shi, is part of Jiangsu in China. It is classified as a State / Province Capital.

🕐 What time zone is Nanjing in?

Nanjing keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 05:25 AM and sets around 06:54 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Nanjing?

Businesses and shops in Nanjing price in Chinese yuan (CNY), written with the symbol ¥. Check live rates on our Nanjing currency page.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Nanjing lands you closest to Jieshoucun, Taiwan, about 667 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Nanjing sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.