Hegang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hegang and your time
Hegang 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 | 47.35° N, 130.29° E |
Which time zone Hegang uses
Hegang 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. Hegang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Hegang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hegang for 2026 or 2027.
Hegang time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Hegang: 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 Hegang 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Hegang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Hegang is at 3:22 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset at 7:20 PM on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Hegang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:23 AM | 5:31 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:06 AM | 5:16 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:03 AM | 3:31 PM | 8 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hegang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hegang: solar noon falls at about 11:20 AM on standard time.
Places close to Hegang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hegang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiamusi | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancha Town | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuangyashan | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yichun | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoshan | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tieli | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qitaihe | 184 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Didao | 226 km (141 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Hegang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hegang in?
Hegang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hegang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hegang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hegang and New York?
Hegang 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 Hegang does not.
Is Hegang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hegang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hegang?
About 15 hours 57 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 28 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.