Dazhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Dazhou and your time
Dazhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.21° N, 107.46° E |
Dazhou time zone and clock changes
Local time in Dazhou is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Dazhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Dazhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dazhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Dazhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Dazhou, 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 |
Dazhou 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, sunset and day length in Dazhou
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Over the year, daylight in Dazhou grows from 10 hours 7 minutes to 14 hours 11 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 4 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Dazhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:47 AM | 7:57 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dazhou
The clock in Dazhou runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Dazhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dazhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liangping | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanfeng | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guixi | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bazhong | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wanzhou | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guang'an | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanchong | 139 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanbin | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Dazhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dazhou in?
Dazhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Dazhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dazhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Dazhou and New York?
Dazhou 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 Dazhou does not.
Is Dazhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Dazhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dazhou?
About 14 hours 11 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 7 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Dazhou?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Dazhou lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 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.