Location & Surroundings
Changsha is a settlement in Zhejiang, China, at 14 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fuyang, 5 km to the west. The national capital Beijing is about 1145 km to the north. The nearest airport is Deqing Moganshan Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: 长沙
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
30° 3' 14" N, 120° 0' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 14 m
- Timezone Asia/Shanghai
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,825 p/km²
- Built-up 14.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Yuan Renminbi (CNY)
- Phone Prefix +86
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:59
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Changsha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Changsha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.5 | 1.3 | 24 | 88 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 2.3 | 27 | 49 | 1,012.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 1 | 576.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 48 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 225.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.2 | 43 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.2 | 58 | 76 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 39 | 53 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 664.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.1 | 82 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 119.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 0 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.4 | 0.5 | 20 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 57.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 1.8 | 29 | 60 | 1,014.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 634.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 63 | 86 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 117.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 352 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.5 | 0.9 | 64 | 80 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 57.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Changsha?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Changsha today?
Sunrise around 05:46 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Changsha?
Local time is 15:59. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Changsha?
Changsha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Changsha?
DEM 14 m.
Where is Changsha located?
It is at 30.05386, 120.00284 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Changsha in?
It is in China.