Chengdu runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Chengdu and your time
Chengdu at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.67° N, 104.07° E |
Time zone in Chengdu
Local time in Chengdu 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. Chengdu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Chengdu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chengdu for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Chengdu and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Chengdu 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 |
Chengdu 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 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 Chengdu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Chengdu grows from 10 hours 10 minutes to 14 hours 8 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 58 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Chengdu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:08 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:01 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:52 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:57 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 10 min |
When the sun is highest in Chengdu
The clock in Chengdu runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Chengdu
Every city below shares Chengdu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deyang | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meishan | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianzhu | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luojiang | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mianyang | 107 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leshan | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ya'an | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Chengdu
- Convert a time to or from Chengdu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Chengdu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chengdu in?
Chengdu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Chengdu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chengdu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Chengdu and New York?
Chengdu 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 Chengdu does not.
Is Chengdu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Chengdu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chengdu?
About 14 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 10 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Chengdu?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Chengdu lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 PM on standard time.
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.