Dezhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Dezhou and your time
Dezhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.45° N, 116.37° E |
Which time zone Dezhou uses
Local time in Dezhou 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Dezhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Dezhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dezhou for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Dezhou and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Dezhou 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 Dezhou 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 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 Dezhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Dezhou runs from 9 hours 35 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 45 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:40 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Dezhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:03 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:26 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Dezhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Dezhou: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Places close to Dezhou
Every city below shares Dezhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hengshui | 68 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jizhou | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linqing | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinan | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cangzhou | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinji | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaocheng | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingshui Subdistrict | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dezhou in?
Dezhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Dezhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dezhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Dezhou and New York?
Dezhou 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 Dezhou does not.
Is Dezhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Dezhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dezhou?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 35 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.