Baoji keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Baoji and your time
Baoji at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shaanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.37° N, 107.24° E |
Time zone in Baoji
Local time in Baoji is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Baoji shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Baoji, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Baoji for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Baoji and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Baoji: the clock reads 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 |
Because Baoji keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Baoji
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Baoji runs from 9 hours 51 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 27 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:07 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Baoji
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:55 AM | 7:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:39 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 51 min |
When the sun is highest in Baoji
Baoji sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:50 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Baoji
Every city below shares Baoji’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xianyang | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chenggu | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tianshui | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingliang | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanzhong | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingyang | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xi'an | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongchuan | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Baoji
- Convert a time to or from Baoji: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Baoji to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Baoji and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Baoji in?
Baoji uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Baoji use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Baoji last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Baoji and New York?
Baoji 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 Baoji does not.
Is Baoji on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Baoji and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Baoji?
About 14 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 51 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Baoji?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Baoji lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time.
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.