Chuxiong keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Chuxiong and your time
Chuxiong at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Yunnan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 25.04° N, 101.55° E |
Which time zone Chuxiong uses
The clocks in Chuxiong follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
China spans 2 offsets. Chuxiong shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Chuxiong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chuxiong for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Chuxiong and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Chuxiong 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 Chuxiong 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Chuxiong
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The earliest sunrise in Chuxiong is at 6:23 AM on June 9, and the latest sunset at 8:08 PM on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Chuxiong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:18 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:25 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:03 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:55 AM | 6:30 PM | 10 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Chuxiong
Chuxiong sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:15 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Chuxiong
Every city below shares Chuxiong’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jianshui | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianran Subdistrict | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haikou Subdistrict | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangcheng | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kunming | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuxi | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dali | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Panzhihua | 173 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Chuxiong
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chuxiong in?
Chuxiong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Chuxiong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chuxiong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Chuxiong and New York?
Chuxiong 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 Chuxiong does not.
Is Chuxiong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Chuxiong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chuxiong?
About 13 hours 42 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 35 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Chuxiong?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Chuxiong lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:15 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.