Hangzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Hangzhou and your time
Hangzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.29° N, 120.16° E |
Time zone in Hangzhou
The clocks in Hangzhou 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. Hangzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Hangzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hangzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Hangzhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Hangzhou, 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 |
Because Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Hangzhou runs from 10 hours 12 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 6 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:05 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Hangzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:58 AM | 7:04 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:52 AM | 5:04 PM | 10 h 12 min |
When the sun is highest in Hangzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hangzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Hangzhou
Every city below shares Hangzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chóngfú | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoxing | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuji | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huzhou | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangyu | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaxing | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pujiang | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuyao | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Hangzhou
- Convert a time to or from Hangzhou: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Hangzhou to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Hangzhou and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hangzhou in?
Hangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hangzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hangzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hangzhou and New York?
Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou does not.
Is Hangzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hangzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hangzhou?
About 14 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 12 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.