China National Radio shortwave frequencies and schedule
China National Radio (China) has 7 scheduled transmissions on 6 frequencies on shortwave, in Mandarin, Tibetan / Lhasa Tibetan, Uighur, aimed at China. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–12:00 | 11950 kHz 25m | daily | Mandarin | China | Xingyang (Henan) |
| 00:00–12:00 | 15730 kHz 19m | daily | Mandarin | China | Xingyang (Henan) |
| 00:00–12:00 | 15745 kHz 19m | daily | Mandarin | China | Lingshi "725" (Shanxi) |
| 01:50–06:00 | 7275 kHz 41m | daily | Mandarin | China | Guiyang |
| 05:55–16:00 | 17820 kHz 16m | daily | Tibetan / Lhasa Tibetan | China | Dongfang (Hainan) |
| 11:00–12:00 | 11605 kHz 25m | daily | Mandarin | China | Dongfang (Hainan) |
| 16:00–02:05 | 17820 kHz 16m | daily | Uighur | China | Dongfang (Hainan) |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Xingyang (Henan) · Lingshi "725" (Shanxi) · Guiyang · Dongfang (Hainan)
Questions
What frequency is China National Radio on?
China National Radio uses 6 shortwave frequencies this season: 7275 kHz, 11605 kHz, 11950 kHz, 15730 kHz, 15745 kHz, 17820 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear China National Radio on shortwave?
It has 7 scheduled transmissions, 7 of them daily, from 00:00 UTC. Reception depends on where you are and the time of day: lower frequencies travel farther at night, higher ones by day.
Can I listen to China National Radio online?
Yes, over the air: Skywave DX tunes the frequency through a public shortwave receiver that can hear it, so you hear the real broadcast as it arrives. Press a frequency on this page to tune it.
New to shortwave? Read how to listen online and the band guide.