Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
5.1M
Population
11,445 km2
Area
402 Mbps
Internet
37m
Elevation
UTC+08:00
Timezone
HFE (32km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Hefei's university quarter buzzes with quantum tech chatter and baozi steam, orbiting serene Chaohu Lake amid Anhui's rolling hills. As a rising innovation center, it equips digital nomads with top-tier connectivity, low costs, and bullet trains whisking to Shanghai or Nanjing.
QUICK FACTS
Country
China
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
5.1M
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Elevation
37 m
Currency
CNY
Language
Chinese
Airport
HFE
GPS
31.86, 117.28
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
402 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major metropolitan center with 5,050,000 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
3,611 total POIs 0.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
125
Cafes
43
Bars
1
Fast Food
29
Shopping
Supermarkets
29
Convenience
10
Shopping Malls
26
Healthcare
Hospitals
132
Clinics
17
Pharmacies
4
Education
Schools
669
Universities
144
Libraries
20
Recreation
Parks
324
Playgrounds
9
Sports
53
Cinemas
7
Museums
10
Theatres
7
Transport
Bus Stops
738
Train Stations
165
Fuel Stations
122
Services
Banks
70
ATMs
10
Post Offices
9
Police
25
Fire Stations
10
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
402 Mbps
Download
56 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
12,251
Tests
3,823
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Jun
4°
J
6°
F
11°
M
17°
A
23°
M
27°
J
29°
J
27°
A
23°
S
17°
O
11°
N
6°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 16.5 C Range: 4.4 - 28.6 C Rain: 1,210 mm/year Sunshine: 2,716 h/year
CITY SCORES
78.8
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
49.8
Overall
AIRPORT
HFE
Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
32 km from center
~48 min drive
FUN FACTS
Hefei is the capital of Anhui province, China.
Its built-up (or metro) area is made up of four urban districts plus Feidong, Feixi and Changfeng counties being urbanized, and was home to 7,754,481 inhabitants.
A natural hub of communications, Hefei is situated to the north of Chao Lake and stands on a low saddle crossing the northeastern extension of the Dabie Mountains, which forms the divide between the Huai and Yangtze rivers.
History From the 8th to the 6th centuries BC, Hefei was the site of many small states, later a part of the Chu kingdom.
The name 'Hefei' was first given to the county set up in the area under the Han dynasty in the 2nd century BC.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Hefei known for?
Hefei's university quarter buzzes with quantum tech chatter and baozi steam, orbiting serene Chaohu Lake amid Anhui's rolling hills. As a rising innovation center, it equips digital nomads with top-tier connectivity, low costs, and bullet trains whisking to Shanghai or Nanjing.
How fast is the internet in Hefei?
Hefei has an average download speed of 402 Mbps and upload speed of 56 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Hefei?
Hefei has an average year-round temperature of approximately 16.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Hefei?
Hefei is served by HFE (Hefei Xinqiao International Airport), approximately 32 km from the city center.
What is the population of Hefei?
The population of Hefei is approximately 5.1M.
What infrastructure does Hefei have?
Hefei has 3,611 mapped points of interest, including 125 restaurants, 132 hospitals, 669 schools.
What country is Hefei in?
Hefei is located in China.
