China National Radio 8 shortwave frequencies and schedule
China National Radio 8 (China) has 21 scheduled transmissions on 9 frequencies (shortwave and medium wave), in Mandarin, Mongolian, Korean, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00–02:00 | 9610 kHz 31m | daily | Mandarin | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 01:00–02:00 | 11810 kHz 25m | daily | Mandarin | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 02:00–05:00 | 9610 kHz 31m | daily | Mongolian | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 02:00–05:00 | 11810 kHz 25m | daily | Mongolian | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 05:00–06:00 | 9610 kHz 31m | daily | Mandarin | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 05:00–06:00 | 11810 kHz 25m | daily | Mandarin | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 06:00–08:00 | 5975 kHz 49m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Korean | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 06:00–08:00 | 9785 kHz 31m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Korean | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 08:00–09:00 | 5975 kHz 49m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Mandarin | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 08:00–09:00 | 9785 kHz 31m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Mandarin | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 09:00–14:00 | 5975 kHz 49m | daily | Korean | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 09:00–15:05 | 6040 kHz 49m | daily | Korean | China | Beijing-Matoucun "572" (100 kW CNR1) |
| 09:00–14:00 | 9785 kHz 31m | daily | Korean | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 10:00–11:00 | 1017 kHz MW | daily | Korean | China | Changchun "523" (Jilin) |
| 14:00–15:05 | 5975 kHz 49m | daily | Mandarin | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 14:00–15:05 | 9785 kHz 31m | daily | Mandarin | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 20:55–01:00 | 9610 kHz 31m | daily | Mongolian | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 20:55–23:00 | 11685 kHz 25m | daily | Mongolian | China | Qiqihar |
| 20:55–01:00 | 11810 kHz 25m | daily | Mongolian | China | Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) |
| 20:55–06:00 | 17665 kHz 16m | daily | Mongolian | China | Urumqi (Xinjiang, CRI) |
| 23:00–06:00 | 17800 kHz 16m | daily | Mongolian | China | Qiqihar |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Beijing-Chaoyang/Gaobeidian/Shuangqiao "491" (CNR2-8) · Beijing-Matoucun "572" (100 kW CNR1) · Changchun "523" (Jilin) · Qiqihar · Urumqi (Xinjiang, CRI)
Questions
What frequency is China National Radio 8 on?
China National Radio 8 uses 9 shortwave frequencies this season: 1017 kHz, 5975 kHz, 6040 kHz, 9610 kHz, 9785 kHz, 11685 kHz, 11810 kHz, 17665 kHz and 1 more. 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 8 on shortwave?
It has 21 scheduled transmissions, 17 of them daily, from 01:00 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 8 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.