Harbin keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Harbin and your time
Harbin at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Heilongjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 45.75° N, 126.65° E |
Which time zone Harbin uses
The clocks in Harbin 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. Harbin shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Harbin, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Harbin for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Harbin and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Harbin 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 Harbin 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.
Daylight in Harbin
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The earliest sunrise in Harbin is at 3:43 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset at 7:27 PM on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Harbin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:37 AM | 5:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:44 AM | 7:27 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:21 AM | 5:30 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:12 AM | 3:52 PM | 8 h 40 min |
When the sun is highest in Harbin
Harbin lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:35 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Harbin
Every city below shares Harbin’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acheng | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuangcheng | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaodong | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suihua | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yushu | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaozhou | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangzhi | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anda | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Harbin
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Harbin in?
Harbin uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Harbin use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Harbin last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Harbin and New York?
Harbin 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 Harbin does not.
Is Harbin on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Harbin and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Harbin?
About 15 hours 43 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 40 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.