Hecun keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Hecun and your time
Hecun 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 | 36.53° N, 114.11° E |
Time zone in Hecun
Hecun follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Hecun keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Hecun, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hecun for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Hecun is
Take 9:00 AM in Hecun: the clock reads 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 Hecun 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 and sunset in Hecun
Today
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Day length in Hecun runs from 9 hours 40 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 40 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:46 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Hecun
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:32 AM | 5:12 PM | 9 h 40 min |
When the sun is highest in Hecun
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hecun: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Hecun
Every city below shares Hecun’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linshui | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Handan | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anyang | 54 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahecheng | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xingtai | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hebi | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhi | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puyang | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Hecun
- Convert a time to or from Hecun: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Hecun to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Hecun and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hecun in?
Hecun uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hecun use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hecun last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hecun and New York?
Hecun 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 Hecun does not.
Is Hecun on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hecun and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hecun?
About 14 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 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.