Changsha, Guangdong keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Changsha, Guangdong and your time
Changsha, Guangdong at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 22.38° N, 112.68° E |
Changsha, Guangdong time zone and clock changes
Local time in Changsha, Guangdong 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. Changsha, Guangdong shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Changsha, Guangdong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Changsha, Guangdong for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Changsha, Guangdong is
A 9:00 AM start in Changsha, Guangdong 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 Changsha, Guangdong 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 and sunset in Changsha, Guangdong
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length barely moves in Changsha, Guangdong, from 10 hours 46 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Changsha, Guangdong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:46 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:05 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 46 min |
Clock time and sun time in Changsha, Guangdong
Changsha, Guangdong lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Changsha, Guangdong
All the places listed below keep the same time as Changsha, Guangdong.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taishan | 17 km (11 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Encheng | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangmen | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaping | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jing’an | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou Town | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongshan | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shunde | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Changsha, Guangdong in?
Changsha, Guangdong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Changsha, Guangdong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Changsha, Guangdong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Changsha, Guangdong and New York?
Changsha, Guangdong 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 Changsha, Guangdong does not.
Is Changsha, Guangdong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Changsha, Guangdong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Changsha, Guangdong?
About 13 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 46 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.