Hongjiang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Hongjiang and your time
Hongjiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hunan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.11° N, 110.00° E |
Hongjiang time zone and clock changes
Hongjiang 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, Hongjiang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Hongjiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Hongjiang for 2026 or 2027.
Hongjiang time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Hongjiang: 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 |
Hongjiang 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.
Daylight in Hongjiang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Hongjiang grows from 10 hours 26 minutes to 13 hours 51 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Hongjiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:46 AM | 7:37 PM | 13 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:25 AM | 5:51 PM | 10 h 26 min |
When the sun is highest in Hongjiang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Hongjiang: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Cities near Hongjiang
Every city below shares Hongjiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huaihua | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wugang | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fenghuang | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jishou | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoyang | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lengshuijiang | 155 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongzhou | 178 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhonghe | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Plan around the time in Hongjiang
- Convert a time to or from Hongjiang: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Hongjiang to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Hongjiang and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Hongjiang in?
Hongjiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Hongjiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Hongjiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hongjiang and New York?
Hongjiang 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 Hongjiang does not.
Is Hongjiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Hongjiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Hongjiang?
About 13 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 26 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.