Hefei runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hefei and your time
Hefei at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.86° N, 117.28° E |
Hefei time zone and clock changes
Hefei 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Hefei shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Hefei, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hefei for 2026 or 2027.
Hefei time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Hefei 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 Hefei 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 Hefei
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The earliest sunrise in Hefei is at 5:05 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:21 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Hefei
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 7:20 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h 4 min |
When the sun is highest in Hefei
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hefei: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Hefei
Every city below shares Hefei’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaohu | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lu'an | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huainan | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chuzhou | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tongling | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ma'anshan | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bengbu | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingguang | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Hefei
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hefei in?
Hefei uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hefei use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hefei last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hefei and New York?
Hefei 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 Hefei does not.
Is Hefei on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hefei and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hefei?
About 14 hours 14 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 4 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.