Bazhong runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bazhong and your time
Bazhong at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.87° N, 106.74° E |
Which time zone Bazhong uses
The clocks in Bazhong follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Bazhong keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Bazhong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bazhong for 2026 or 2027.
Bazhong time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Bazhong 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 |
Bazhong 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Bazhong
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Bazhong runs from 10 hours 4 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 14 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:03 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Bazhong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:57 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:48 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:42 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:49 AM | 5:53 PM | 10 h 4 min |
When the sun is highest in Bazhong
The clock in Bazhong runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Bazhong
Every city below shares Bazhong’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dazhou | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guangyuan | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanchong | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanzhong | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chenggu | 152 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guang'an | 155 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liangping | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanfeng | 175 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Bazhong
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bazhong in?
Bazhong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Bazhong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bazhong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Bazhong and New York?
Bazhong 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 Bazhong does not.
Is Bazhong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Bazhong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bazhong?
About 14 hours 14 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 4 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Bazhong?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Bazhong lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 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.