Binzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Binzhou and your time
Binzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.37° N, 118.02° E |
Binzhou time zone and clock changes
Binzhou 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Binzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Binzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Binzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Binzhou time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Binzhou, 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 |
Because Binzhou 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 Binzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Binzhou runs from 9 hours 35 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 45 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:33 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Binzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:47 AM | 7:32 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:19 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 35 min |
Clock time and sun time in Binzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Binzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Binzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Binzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongying | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoucun | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zibo | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shouguang | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingzhou | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingshui Subdistrict | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Boshan | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changle | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Binzhou in?
Binzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Binzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Binzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Binzhou and New York?
Binzhou 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 Binzhou does not.
Is Binzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Binzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Binzhou?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 35 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.