Fuzhou, Fujian keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Fuzhou, Fujian and your time
Fuzhou, Fujian at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Fujian |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 26.06° N, 119.31° E |
Time zone in Fuzhou, Fujian
The clocks in Fuzhou, Fujian 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Fuzhou, Fujian shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Fuzhou, Fujian, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Fuzhou, Fujian for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Fuzhou, Fujian and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Fuzhou, Fujian: 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 |
Fuzhou, Fujian 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Fuzhou, Fujian
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Over the year, daylight in Fuzhou, Fujian grows from 10 hours 31 minutes to 13 hours 46 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Fuzhou, Fujian
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:11 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 5:59 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:46 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 31 min |
When the sun is highest in Fuzhou, Fujian
Fuzhou, Fujian lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Fuzhou, Fujian
Every city below shares Fuzhou, Fujian’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ningde | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Putian | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Songcheng Subdistrict | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fu’an | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanping | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quanzhou | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinjiang | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuding | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fuzhou, Fujian in?
Fuzhou, Fujian uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Fuzhou, Fujian use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Fuzhou, Fujian last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Fuzhou, Fujian and New York?
Fuzhou, Fujian 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 Fuzhou, Fujian does not.
Is Fuzhou, Fujian on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Fuzhou, Fujian and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Fuzhou, Fujian?
About 13 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 31 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.