Chaozhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Chaozhou and your time
Chaozhou 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 | 23.65° N, 116.62° E |
Chaozhou time zone and clock changes
Chaozhou 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Chaozhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Chaozhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chaozhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Chaozhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Chaozhou, 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 |
Because Chaozhou 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 Chaozhou
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Chaozhou grows from 10 hours 41 minutes to 13 hours 36 minutes and back, a swing of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Chaozhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:27 AM | 7:03 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:52 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 41 min |
When the sun is highest in Chaozhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Chaozhou: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Chaozhou
Every city below shares Chaozhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jieyang | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shantou | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanggang | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haimen | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puning | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huicheng Town | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepo Subdistrict | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meizhou | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chaozhou in?
Chaozhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Chaozhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chaozhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Chaozhou and New York?
Chaozhou 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 Chaozhou does not.
Is Chaozhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Chaozhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chaozhou?
About 13 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 41 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.