Cangzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Cangzhou and your time
Cangzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 38.31° N, 116.85° E |
Which time zone Cangzhou uses
The clocks in Cangzhou 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, Cangzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Cangzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Cangzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Cangzhou time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Cangzhou 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 Cangzhou 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 Cangzhou
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The earliest sunrise in Cangzhou is at 4:48 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:40 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Cangzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:49 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:26 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 30 min |
Clock time and sun time in Cangzhou
Cangzhou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Cangzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Cangzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tianjin | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dezhou | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengshui | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Langfang | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoding | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jizhou | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Binzhou | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinji | 149 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Cangzhou in?
Cangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Cangzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Cangzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Cangzhou and New York?
Cangzhou 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 Cangzhou does not.
Is Cangzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Cangzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Cangzhou?
About 14 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 30 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.