Hohhot runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Hohhot and your time
Hohhot at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Inner Mongolia |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 40.81° N, 111.65° E |
Time zone in Hohhot
Hohhot 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. Hohhot shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Hohhot, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hohhot for 2026 or 2027.
Hohhot time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Hohhot 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 |
Hohhot 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Hohhot
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Hohhot runs from 9 hours 15 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 6 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:09 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Hohhot
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:02 AM | 8:08 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:21 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:55 AM | 5:09 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Clock time and sun time in Hohhot
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hohhot: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Places close to Hohhot
All the places listed below keep the same time as Hohhot.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salqin Town | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ulanqab | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baotou | 153 km (95 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Datong | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuozhou | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongsheng | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ordos | 208 km (129 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanping | 251 km (156 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Hohhot
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hohhot in?
Hohhot uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hohhot use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hohhot last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hohhot and New York?
Hohhot 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 Hohhot does not.
Is Hohhot on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hohhot and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hohhot?
About 15 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 15 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.