Hanzhong runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hanzhong and your time
Hanzhong at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shaanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 33.08° N, 107.02° E |
Which time zone Hanzhong uses
Local time in Hanzhong 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, Hanzhong keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Hanzhong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hanzhong for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Hanzhong is
When it is 9:00 AM in Hanzhong, 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 |
Hanzhong 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.
Daylight in Hanzhong
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Hanzhong grows from 9 hours 58 minutes to 14 hours 20 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 22 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Hanzhong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:56 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:43 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:40 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:51 AM | 5:49 PM | 9 h 58 min |
When the sun is highest in Hanzhong
The clock in Hanzhong runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Hanzhong
Every city below shares Hanzhong’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chenggu | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guangyuan | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bazhong | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoji | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ankang | 191 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tianshui | 205 km (127 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xianyang | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dazhou | 211 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hanzhong in?
Hanzhong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hanzhong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hanzhong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hanzhong and New York?
Hanzhong 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 Hanzhong does not.
Is Hanzhong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hanzhong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hanzhong?
About 14 hours 20 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 58 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Hanzhong?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Hanzhong lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 PM on standard time.
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.