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Current Date And Time In Shangri-La, China

Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:44:57 CST
State: Yunnan
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Population: 186,400
District: Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

🌎 Shangri-La, Yunnan, China – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Shangri-La, a city in Yunnan, China in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Shangri-La — 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

Shangri-La, Yunnan Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameShangri-La
District / CountyDêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
StateYunnan
CountryChina
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population186,400
Ranking & Classification
City TypeDistrict Headquarters
Population Rank in Yunnan#17 of 127 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 Meter3,283
In Feet10,772
GPS Coordinates
Latitude27.83
Longitude99.71
Decimal Degrees (DD)27.825° N 99.708° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)27° 49' 30" N 99° 42' 28" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)27° 49.51' N 99° 42.47' E
Location Context
Distance to Yunnan Capital431 km Southeast of Kunming
Nearest City in Another CountryPutao, Myanmar (233 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🔥 06:49 AM
Sunset🌅 08:03 PM
Day Length13h 13m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Shanghai

Shangri-La – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Shangri-La, Yunnan

Shangri-La is a city situated in Yunnan, China, within Asia. It falls under Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Shangri-La as a District Headquarters. 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 Yunnan

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Shangri-La

The latitude and longitude of Shangri-La pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 3,283 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Shangri-La on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Shangri-La

Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La

Payments and pricing in Shangri-La 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. › Shangri-La exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Shangri-La

To ring a number in Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Shangri-La's Standing Within Yunnan

By recorded population, Shangri-La ranks #17 of 127 cities in Yunnan. It lies about 431 km Southeast of Kunming, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Yunnan market. › Cities near Shangri-La

📊 How This Shangri-La Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Shangri-La 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 Shangri-La to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Yunnan market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Shangri-La. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Shangri-La

👥 What is the population of Shangri-La?

Shangri-La has a recorded population of approximately 186,400 people. That places it #17 of 127 cities with population data in Yunnan. Browse more cities in Yunnan for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Shangri-La in?

Shangri-La sits within Dêqên Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, is part of Yunnan in China. It is classified as a District Headquarters.

🕐 What time zone is Shangri-La in?

Shangri-La keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 06:49 AM and sets around 08:03 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Shangri-La?

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

📍 How far is Shangri-La from the state capital?

Shangri-La is about 431 km Southeast of Kunming, the capital of Yunnan. See cities near Shangri-La for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Shangri-La lands you closest to Putao, Myanmar, about 233 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Shangri-La sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.