Changzhi keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Changzhi and your time
Changzhi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.18° N, 113.11° E |
Time zone in Changzhi
Changzhi follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Changzhi shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Changzhi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Changzhi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Changzhi is
A 9:00 AM start in Changzhi 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 Changzhi 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, sunset and day length in Changzhi
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Day length in Changzhi runs from 9 hours 42 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 38 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:49 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Changzhi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:11 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:35 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 42 min |
Clock time and sun time in Changzhi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Changzhi: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Changzhi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Changzhi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jincheng | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hecun | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linshui | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozuo | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anyang | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hebi | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinxiang | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiyuan | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Changzhi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Changzhi in?
Changzhi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Changzhi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Changzhi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Changzhi and New York?
Changzhi 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 Changzhi does not.
Is Changzhi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Changzhi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Changzhi?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 42 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.