Hezhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Hezhou and your time
Hezhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 24.40° N, 111.57° E |
Which time zone Hezhou uses
Local time in Hezhou is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Hezhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Hezhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hezhou for 2026 or 2027.
Hezhou time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Hezhou: 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 Hezhou 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 Hezhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Hezhou runs from 10 hours 38 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 39 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:26 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Hezhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:46 AM | 7:25 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 38 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hezhou
Hezhou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Hezhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hezhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuzhou | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangshuo | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guilin | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingyuan | 168 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yunfu | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaoqing | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanshui | 194 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lecheng | 197 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hezhou in?
Hezhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hezhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hezhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hezhou and New York?
Hezhou 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 Hezhou does not.
Is Hezhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hezhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hezhou?
About 13 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 38 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.