Hengshui runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hengshui and your time
Hengshui 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 | 37.74° N, 115.68° E |
Hengshui time zone and clock changes
Hengshui 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, Hengshui keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Hengshui, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hengshui for 2026 or 2027.
Hengshui time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Hengshui, 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 |
Hengshui 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 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, sunset and day length in Hengshui
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Over the year, daylight in Hengshui grows from 9 hours 33 minutes to 14 hours 47 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 14 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Hengshui
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:56 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 47 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:29 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 33 min |
When the sun is highest in Hengshui
Hengshui lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Hengshui
Every city below shares Hengshui’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jizhou | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinji | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dezhou | 68 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luancheng | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linqing | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dingzhou | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shijiazhuang | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cangzhou | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Hengshui
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Hengshui and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hengshui in?
Hengshui uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hengshui use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hengshui last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hengshui and New York?
Hengshui 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 Hengshui does not.
Is Hengshui on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hengshui and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hengshui?
About 14 hours 47 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 33 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.