Guigang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Guigang and your time
Guigang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 23.12° N, 109.59° E |
Guigang time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Guigang 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. Guigang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Guigang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Guigang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Guigang and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Guigang, 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 |
Guigang 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 and sunset in Guigang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Guigang last between 10 hours 43 minutes and 13 hours 33 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Guigang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:46 AM | 6:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 7:30 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:31 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:19 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Guigang
Guigang 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 Guigang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Guigang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yulin | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laibin | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beiliu | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanning | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuzhou | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qinzhou | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinyi | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepu | 167 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Guigang in?
Guigang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Guigang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Guigang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Guigang and New York?
Guigang 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 Guigang does not.
Is Guigang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Guigang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Guigang?
About 13 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 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.