Changchun keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Changchun and your time
Changchun at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jilin |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 43.88° N, 125.32° E |
Changchun time zone and clock changes
Local time in Changchun 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, Changchun keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Changchun, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Changchun for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Changchun is
Take 9:00 AM in Changchun: 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 Changchun 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Changchun
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Changchun runs from 8 hours 54 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 28 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:25 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Changchun
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:56 AM | 7:25 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:27 AM | 5:35 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 4:04 PM | 8 h 54 min |
Clock time and sun time in Changchun
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Changchun: solar noon falls at about 11:40 AM on standard time.
Cities near Changchun
All the places listed below keep the same time as Changchun.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiutai | 51 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gongzhuling | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dehui | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jilin City | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Siping | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaoyuan | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jishu | 128 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yushu | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Changchun
- Convert a time to or from Changchun: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Changchun and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Changchun in?
Changchun uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Changchun use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Changchun last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Changchun and New York?
Changchun 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 Changchun does not.
Is Changchun on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Changchun and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Changchun?
About 15 hours 28 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 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.