Chengdu, on any connection. Even on 1 Mbps.
Chengdu at a glance
- Where
- Sichuan, China
- Population
- about 21 million
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 11:00–15:00 UTC
- Daylight
- about 10 h 10 min in mid-winter, 14 h 8 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 499 m
- Nearest cities
- Chongqing 269 km · Xi'an 606 km · Kunming 640 km
- Subtitle languages
- Chinese
What makes Chengdu different
As the capital of Sichuan, Chengdu has its own mix of connections. With about 21 million people, Chengdu is one of the largest cities on Earth — and its mobile networks are shared by millions at the same time.
Making a bundle last in Chengdu
In our measurements a film in full HD uses about 1.0 GB per hour on Silux Media, against 2.5–2.7 GB on Jellyfin and Plex for the same picture. A 5 GB mobile bundle in Chengdu lasts about 8 hours of 720p instead of 3.7.
Chengdu's time zone and viewing hours
Chengdu is on UTC+8. The usual evening viewing hours, 19:00–23:00 local time, are 11:00–15:00 UTC — when networks everywhere are busiest.
Daylight in Chengdu runs from about 10 h 10 min (mid-winter) to 14 h 8 min (mid-summer).
Travelling around Sichuan
Heading to Chongqing (about 269 km) or Xi'an (606 km)? Your library goes with you — the server stays at home and the app adapts as the signal changes on the way.
The closest city we cover outside China is Hanoi, Vietnam (about 1087 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Questions from Chengdu
What's the busiest time for streaming in Chengdu?
Usually 19:00–23:00 local time (11:00–15:00 UTC), when most people are online. Silux Media steps quality down within seconds if the network gets crowded, instead of buffering.
What does Silux Media cost in China?
The self-hosted server is free forever, including remote streaming. Optional plans are billed in USD on our website — never inside the apps.
Can I watch my own films in Chengdu?
Yes — put the server on a PC, Mac, NAS or Raspberry Pi at home, add your folders, and your films play on any screen in Chengdu.
Can I watch my films in Vietnam?
Anywhere, Vietnam included. Roaming allowances are small, which is where using under half the data pays off.
How much mobile data does a film use in Chengdu?
Measured: 1.0 GB per HD hour with Silux Media versus 2.7 GB with Plex for an identical picture — the same film, under half the data.
Does it help on crowded city networks in Chengdu?
Yes. Using less data per minute means a stream needs less of a busy cell or Wi-Fi network — so it keeps playing when others start to buffer.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.