Ganzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ganzhou and your time
Ganzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 25.85° N, 114.93° E |
Time zone in Ganzhou
The clocks in Ganzhou 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. Ganzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Ganzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ganzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Ganzhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Ganzhou, 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 |
Ganzhou 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 Ganzhou
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Day length in Ganzhou runs from 10 hours 31 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 45 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:16 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Ganzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 7:15 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:03 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 31 min |
Clock time and sun time in Ganzhou
Ganzhou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Ganzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Ganzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ji’an | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lecheng | 178 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoguan | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maba Town | 186 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chenzhou | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xingning | 205 km (127 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huacheng | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meizhou | 210 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ganzhou in?
Ganzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ganzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ganzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Ganzhou and New York?
Ganzhou 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 Ganzhou does not.
Is Ganzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ganzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ganzhou?
About 13 hours 45 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.