Ancient Chinese Time System - Twelve Shichen Hours Converter
Chinese Ganzhi × Modern Time Comparison
Real-time comparison between ancient Chinese time system and modern time.
🕐 古今时间对照
📋 十二时辰速查表
| 时辰 | 地支 | 现代时间 | 五行 | 生肖 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 子时 | 子 | 23:00-01:00 | 水 | 鼠 |
| 丑时 | 丑 | 01:00-03:00 | 土 | 牛 |
| 寅时 | 寅 | 03:00-05:00 | 木 | 虎 |
| 卯时 | 卯 | 05:00-07:00 | 木 | 兔 |
| 辰时 | 辰 | 07:00-09:00 | 土 | 龙 |
| 巳时 | 巳 | 09:00-11:00 | 火 | 蛇 |
| 午时 | 午 | 11:00-13:00 | 火 | 马 |
| 未时 | 未 | 13:00-15:00 | 土 | 羊 |
| 申时 | 申 | 15:00-17:00 | 金 | 猴 |
| 酉时 | 酉 | 17:00-19:00 | 金 | 鸡 |
| 戌时 | 戌 | 19:00-21:00 | 土 | 狗 |
| 亥时 | 亥 | 21:00-23:00 | 水 | 猪 |
The Twelve Shichen
Ancient Chinese divided a day into twelve Shichen (时辰), each equivalent to two modern hours.
| Shichen | Branch | Modern Time | Zodiac | Element | Meridian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zǐ | 子 | 23:00-01:00 | Rat | Water | Gallbladder |
| Chǒu | 丑 | 01:00-03:00 | Ox | Earth | Liver |
| Yín | 寅 | 03:00-05:00 | Tiger | Wood | Lung |
| Mǎo | 卯 | 05:00-07:00 | Rabbit | Wood | Large Intestine |
| Chén | 辰 | 07:00-09:00 | Dragon | Earth | Stomach |
| Sì | 巳 | 09:00-11:00 | Snake | Fire | Spleen |
| Wǔ | 午 | 11:00-13:00 | Horse | Fire | Heart |
| Wèi | 未 | 13:00-15:00 | Goat | Earth | Small Intestine |
| Shēn | 申 | 15:00-17:00 | Monkey | Metal | Bladder |
| Yǒu | 酉 | 17:00-19:00 | Rooster | Metal | Kidney |
| Xū | 戌 | 19:00-21:00 | Dog | Earth | Pericardium |
| Hài | 亥 | 21:00-23:00 | Pig | Water | Triple Burner |
Shichen Wellness Guide
Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the twelve meridians correspond to the twelve Shichen. Nurturing the appropriate meridian at specific times can achieve optimal health benefits.
Zǐ Hour (23:00-01:00)
Gallbladder meridian is active. Best time for sleep as Yang energy begins to rise.
Chǒu Hour (01:00-03:00)
Liver meridian is active. Deep sleep nourishes liver blood.
Yín Hour (03:00-05:00)
Lung meridian is active. Deep breathing benefits the lungs.
Mǎo Hour (05:00-07:00)
Large Intestine meridian is active. Good time to wake up and have bowel movement.
Chén Hour (07:00-09:00)
Stomach meridian is active. Best time for breakfast with strongest digestion.
Sì Hour (09:00-11:00)
Spleen meridian is active. High efficiency for work and study.
Wǔ Hour (11:00-13:00)
Heart meridian is active. Good time for a short nap.
Wèi Hour (13:00-15:00)
Small Intestine meridian is active. Rest after lunch.
Shēn Hour (15:00-17:00)
Bladder meridian is active. Drink more water for detoxification.
Yǒu Hour (17:00-19:00)
Kidney meridian is active. Good time for dinner, avoid overeating.
Xū Hour (19:00-21:00)
Pericardium meridian is active. Good for walking and relaxation.
Hài Hour (21:00-23:00)
Triple Burner meridian is active. Prepare for sleep.
How to Use
- Page displays current modern time and corresponding Shichen in real-time
- Click any Shichen on the wheel to view detailed information
- Reference table below for quick lookup of all Shichen