Baoding runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Baoding and your time
Baoding at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 38.87° N, 115.46° E |
Baoding time zone and clock changes
Baoding follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Baoding shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Baoding, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Baoding for 2026 or 2027.
Baoding time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Baoding, it is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Baoding never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Baoding
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Baoding runs from 9 hours 26 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:48 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Baoding
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:53 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:33 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Clock time and sun time in Baoding
Baoding lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Baoding
All the places listed below keep the same time as Baoding.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dingzhou | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinji | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shijiazhuang | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengshui | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Langfang | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luancheng | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cangzhou | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beijing | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Baoding in?
Baoding uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Baoding use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Baoding last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Baoding and New York?
Baoding is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Baoding does not.
Is Baoding on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Baoding and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Baoding?
About 14 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.