Daye runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Daye and your time
Daye at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hubei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.08° N, 114.95° E |
Time zone in Daye
Daye 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, Daye keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Daye, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Daye for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Daye and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Daye: 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 |
Daye 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 Daye
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Daye runs from 10 hours 13 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 5 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:26 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Daye
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 7:25 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:12 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 13 min |
When the sun is highest in Daye
Daye lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Daye
Every city below shares Daye’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huangshi | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ezhou | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxue | 64 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xianning | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhan | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiujiang | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puqi | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Macheng | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Daye
- Convert a time to or from Daye: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Daye and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Daye in?
Daye uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Daye use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Daye last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Daye and New York?
Daye 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 Daye does not.
Is Daye on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Daye and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Daye?
About 14 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 13 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.