Dongcun keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Dongcun and your time
Dongcun 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 | 36.78° N, 121.16° E |
Which time zone Dongcun uses
The clocks in Dongcun 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Dongcun keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Dongcun, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dongcun for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Dongcun and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Dongcun, 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 |
Dongcun 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 Dongcun
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Dongcun grows from 9 hours 39 minutes to 14 hours 41 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 2 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Dongcun
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:37 AM | 7:18 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:44 AM | 5:51 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:05 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 39 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dongcun
Dongcun lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Dongcun
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dongcun.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laiyang | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laixi | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yantai | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaoyuan | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancun | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tianfu | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingdao | 105 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdu | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Dongcun
- Convert a time to or from Dongcun: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Dongcun to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Dongcun and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dongcun in?
Dongcun uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Dongcun use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dongcun last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Dongcun and New York?
Dongcun 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 Dongcun does not.
Is Dongcun on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Dongcun and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dongcun?
About 14 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 39 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.