Location & Surroundings
Zhitan is a settlement in Taipei, Taiwan, at 41 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wulai, 9 km to the south. The nearest airport is Taipei Songshan Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: 直潭 · Wan-t’an · Jhihtan · Chih-t’an
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
24° 56' 33" N, 121° 31' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 41 m
- Timezone Asia/Taipei
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,093 p/km²
- Built-up 12.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (TWD)
- Phone Prefix +886
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
直潭
Weather in Zhitan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zhitan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 23.9 | 0.6 | 213 | 75 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 1.0 | 279 | 62 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 75.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 3.0 | 314 | 39 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 794.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 0.7 | 145 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 221.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 0.3 | 266 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 0.2 | 62 | 65 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.8 | 3.8 | 347 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 13 | 790.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 0.8 | 131 | 72 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 5 | 217.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 0.8 | 218 | 77 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 0.3 | 292 | 65 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 3.4 | 358 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 783.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 121 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 4 | 178.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 0.8 | 195 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zhitan?
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 794 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 Zhitan today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Zhitan?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: Asia/Taipei (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Zhitan?
Zhitan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zhitan?
DEM 41 m.
Where is Zhitan located?
It is at 24.94243, 121.53121 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zhitan in?
It is in Taiwan.