Ezhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ezhou and your time
Ezhou 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 | 30.40° N, 114.89° E |
Time zone in Ezhou
Local time in Ezhou 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, Ezhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Ezhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ezhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ezhou is
Take 9:00 AM in Ezhou: 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 |
Because Ezhou 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Ezhou
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Ezhou grows from 10 hours 11 minutes to 14 hours 7 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 56 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Ezhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 7:26 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ezhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ezhou: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Ezhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ezhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huangshi | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daye | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhan | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xianning | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Macheng | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxue | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiaogan | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puqi | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ezhou in?
Ezhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ezhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ezhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Ezhou and New York?
Ezhou 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 Ezhou does not.
Is Ezhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ezhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ezhou?
About 14 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 11 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.