Beihai keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Beihai and your time
Beihai at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 21.48° N, 109.12° E |
Which time zone Beihai uses
Beihai 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. Beihai shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Beihai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Beihai for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Beihai and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Beihai, 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 |
Beihai 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 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 Beihai
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Beihai, from 10 hours 50 minutes to 13 hours 27 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Beihai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:48 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:02 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:33 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:17 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 50 min |
When the sun is highest in Beihai
Beihai sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Beihai
Distance is not the same as time: Móng Cái (Vietnam) lies just 119 km (74 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Beihai.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hepu | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qinzhou | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fangchenggang | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Móng Cái (Vietnam) | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Dongxing | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianjiang | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhanjiang | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yulin | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Beihai in?
Beihai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Beihai use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Beihai last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Beihai and New York?
Beihai 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 Beihai does not.
Is Beihai on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Beihai and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Beihai?
About 13 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Beihai?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Beihai lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 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.