Handan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Handan and your time
Handan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.61° N, 114.49° E |
Time zone in Handan
Local time in Handan 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, Handan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Handan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Handan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Handan is
A 9:00 AM start in Handan 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 Handan 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Handan
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Over the year, daylight in Handan grows from 9 hours 39 minutes to 14 hours 40 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 1 minute.
Daylight through the year in Handan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:31 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 39 min |
When the sun is highest in Handan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Handan: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Handan
Every city below shares Handan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linshui | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hecun | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahecheng | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xingtai | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anyang | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hebi | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puyang | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linqing | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Handan in?
Handan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Handan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Handan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Handan and New York?
Handan 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 Handan does not.
Is Handan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Handan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Handan?
About 14 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 39 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.