Chizhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Chizhou and your time
Chizhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.66° N, 117.48° E |
Chizhou time zone and clock changes
Chizhou 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. Chizhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Chizhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chizhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Chizhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Chizhou, 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 Chizhou 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.
Daylight in Chizhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Chizhou 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 Chizhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:08 AM | 7:16 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:13 PM | 10 h 10 min |
Clock time and sun time in Chizhou
Chizhou 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 Chizhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Chizhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tongling | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anking | 44 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaohu | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhu | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pengze County | 123 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuancheng | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huangshan City | 133 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hefei | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chizhou in?
Chizhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Chizhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chizhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Chizhou and New York?
Chizhou 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 Chizhou does not.
Is Chizhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Chizhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chizhou?
About 14 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 10 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.