Changsha, Hunan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Changsha, Hunan and your time
Changsha, Hunan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hunan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.20° N, 112.97° E |
Time zone in Changsha, Hunan
Local time in Changsha, Hunan 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, Changsha, Hunan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Changsha, Hunan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Changsha, Hunan for 2026 or 2027.
Changsha, Hunan time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Changsha, Hunan, 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 |
Changsha, Hunan never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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 Changsha, Hunan
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Changsha, Hunan runs from 10 hours 21 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 56 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:29 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Changsha, Hunan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:32 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 56 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:16 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 21 min |
Clock time and sun time in Changsha, Hunan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Changsha, Hunan: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Changsha, Hunan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Changsha, Hunan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiangtan | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuzhou | 44 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoshan | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuyang | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangxiang City | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiyang | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingxiang | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Loudi | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Changsha, Hunan in?
Changsha, Hunan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Changsha, Hunan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Changsha, Hunan 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, Hunan and New York?
Changsha, Hunan 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, Hunan does not.
Is Changsha, Hunan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Changsha, Hunan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Changsha, Hunan?
About 13 hours 56 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 21 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.