Dongsheng runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Dongsheng and your time
Dongsheng at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Inner Mongolia |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 39.82° N, 109.98° E |
Dongsheng time zone and clock changes
Dongsheng 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Dongsheng shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Dongsheng, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Dongsheng for 2026 or 2027.
Dongsheng time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Dongsheng 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 Dongsheng 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.
Daylight in Dongsheng
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Over the year, daylight in Dongsheng grows from 9 hours 21 minutes to 15 hours and back, a swing of 5 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Dongsheng
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:12 AM | 8:12 PM | 15 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:58 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 21 min |
Clock time and sun time in Dongsheng
Dongsheng lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Dongsheng
All the places listed below keep the same time as Dongsheng.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordos | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Salqin Town | 93 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baotou | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hohhot | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuozhou | 217 km (135 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayan Nur | 243 km (151 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanping | 269 km (167 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhai | 271 km (168 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Dongsheng in?
Dongsheng uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Dongsheng use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Dongsheng last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Dongsheng and New York?
Dongsheng 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 Dongsheng does not.
Is Dongsheng on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Dongsheng and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Dongsheng?
About 15 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 21 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.