Bengbu runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bengbu and your time
Bengbu at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 32.94° N, 117.36° E |
Which time zone Bengbu uses
Local time in Bengbu 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. Bengbu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Bengbu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bengbu for 2026 or 2027.
Bengbu time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Bengbu 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 |
Bengbu 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Bengbu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Bengbu is at 5:02 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:23 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Bengbu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:02 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 59 min |
When the sun is highest in Bengbu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bengbu: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Bengbu
Every city below shares Bengbu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huainan | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingguang | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chuzhou | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suicheng Subdistrict | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hefei | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huaibei | 126 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuzhou | 141 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Bengbu
- Convert a time to or from Bengbu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Bengbu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Bengbu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bengbu in?
Bengbu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Bengbu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bengbu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Bengbu and New York?
Bengbu 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 Bengbu does not.
Is Bengbu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Bengbu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bengbu?
About 14 hours 20 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 59 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.