Chenzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Chenzhou and your time
Chenzhou 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 | 25.80° N, 113.03° E |
Chenzhou time zone and clock changes
Chenzhou 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. Chenzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Chenzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chenzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Chenzhou is
A 9:00 AM start in Chenzhou 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 |
Chenzhou 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 Chenzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Chenzhou runs from 10 hours 32 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 45 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:23 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Chenzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 32 min |
Clock time and sun time in Chenzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Chenzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Chenzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Chenzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leiyang | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lecheng | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoguan | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengyang | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maba Town | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongzhou | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ganzhou | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hezhou | 214 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Chenzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chenzhou in?
Chenzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Chenzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chenzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Chenzhou and New York?
Chenzhou 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 Chenzhou does not.
Is Chenzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Chenzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chenzhou?
About 13 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 32 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.