Chongqing keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Chongqing and your time
Chongqing at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Chongqing |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.56° N, 106.56° E |
Which time zone Chongqing uses
Chongqing 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. Chongqing shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Chongqing, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chongqing for 2026 or 2027.
Chongqing time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Chongqing: the clock reads 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 Chongqing 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 Chongqing
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Chongqing grows from 10 hours 15 minutes to 14 hours 3 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 48 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Chongqing
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:58 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:54 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:42 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:45 AM | 6:00 PM | 10 h 15 min |
When the sun is highest in Chongqing
Chongqing sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Chongqing
Every city below shares Chongqing’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hechuan | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengcheng | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bachuan | 59 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gunan Subdistrict | 60 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongchuan | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongcheng Subdistrict | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baisha | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wansheng Subdistrict | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Chongqing
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chongqing in?
Chongqing uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Chongqing use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chongqing last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Chongqing and New York?
Chongqing 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 Chongqing does not.
Is Chongqing on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Chongqing and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chongqing?
About 14 hours 3 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 15 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Chongqing?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Chongqing lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 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.