HD films in Hangzhou, on less data. Even on 1 Mbps.
Hangzhou at a glance
- Where
- Zhejiang, China
- Population
- about 12 million
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8)
- Evening viewing hours
- 19:00–23:00 local = 11:00–15:00 UTC
- Daylight
- about 10 h 11 min in mid-winter, 14 h 6 min in mid-summer
- Elevation
- about 12 m
- Nearest cities
- Suzhou 120 km · Shanghai 161 km · Nanjing 237 km
- Subtitle languages
- Chinese
Hangzhou, and the connections it runs on
With about 12 million people, Hangzhou is one of the largest cities on Earth — and its mobile networks are shared by millions at the same time. Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang.
Mobile data in Hangzhou
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 Hangzhou lasts about 8 hours of 720p instead of 3.7.
Evenings in Hangzhou
Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou runs from about 10 h 11 min (mid-winter) to 14 h 6 min (mid-summer).
On the move from Hangzhou
Heading to Suzhou (about 120 km) or Shanghai (161 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 Taipei, Taiwan (about 598 km). Watching while roaming? Every gigabyte saved matters.
Questions from Hangzhou
What's the busiest time for streaming in Hangzhou?
Between about 7 and 11 pm local time. Quality re-adjusts every three seconds, so a crowded evening network means a lighter picture for a moment, not a frozen one.
Does it help on crowded city networks in Hangzhou?
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.
Will it work on the way to Suzhou?
Yes — the 120 km trip to Suzhou is no problem: the stream adapts to each mast you pass instead of stopping.
What does Silux Media cost in China?
Free. Running the server at home in Hangzhou costs nothing, and the apps are free; paid plans only add managed extras.
Can I watch my own films in Hangzhou?
Of course. Your own server holds the films; the apps for phones, tablets and TVs play them in Hangzhou or wherever you take them.
How much mobile data does a film use in Hangzhou?
Roughly 0.6 GB for an hour of 720p and 1.0 GB in 1080p, so a two-hour film in HD fits in about 2.0 GB of your plan.
Sources: GeoNames and our measurements.