Chuzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Chuzhou and your time
Chuzhou 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 | 32.32° N, 118.30° E |
Time zone in Chuzhou
Chuzhou 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Chuzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Chuzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Chuzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Chuzhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Chuzhou, 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 |
Chuzhou 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Chuzhou
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Chuzhou runs from 10 hours 2 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 16 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:18 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Chuzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:00 AM | 7:17 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:06 PM | 10 h 2 min |
Clock time and sun time in Chuzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Chuzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Cities near Chuzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Chuzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingguang | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ma'anshan | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenzhou | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaohu | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangzhou | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hefei | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhu | 109 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Chuzhou in?
Chuzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Chuzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Chuzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Chuzhou and New York?
Chuzhou 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 Chuzhou does not.
Is Chuzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Chuzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Chuzhou?
About 14 hours 16 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 2 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.