Chengde keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Chengde and your time
Chengde at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 40.95° N, 117.96° E |
Chengde time zone and clock changes
Local time in Chengde 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. Chengde shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Chengde, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chengde for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Chengde and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Chengde, 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 |
Chengde 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.
Daylight in Chengde
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Chengde is at 4:36 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:44 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Chengde
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:36 AM | 7:44 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:56 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:30 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 14 min |
Clock time and sun time in Chengde
Chengde lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Chengde
All the places listed below keep the same time as Chengde.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lingyuan | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanhe | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linxi | 144 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tangshan | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chifeng | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beijing | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qinhuangdao | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shanhaiguan | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chengde in?
Chengde uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Chengde use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chengde last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Chengde and New York?
Chengde 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 Chengde does not.
Is Chengde on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Chengde and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chengde?
About 15 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 14 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.