Bozhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Bozhou and your time
Bozhou 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 | 33.88° N, 115.77° E |
Bozhou time zone and clock changes
Local time in Bozhou 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Bozhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Bozhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Bozhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Bozhou is
Take 9:00 AM in Bozhou: 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 Bozhou 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Bozhou
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Over the year, daylight in Bozhou grows from 9 hours 54 minutes to 14 hours 25 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 31 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Bozhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 7:31 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:05 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:18 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 54 min |
Clock time and sun time in Bozhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Bozhou: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Bozhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Bozhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shangqiu | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jieshou | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huaibei | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoukou | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuyang | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengcheng | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Peicheng | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Bozhou in?
Bozhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Bozhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Bozhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Bozhou and New York?
Bozhou 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 Bozhou does not.
Is Bozhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Bozhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Bozhou?
About 14 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 54 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.