Huai'an runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Huai'an and your time
Huai'an at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 33.59° N, 119.02° E |
Time zone in Huai'an
Huai'an 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, Huai'an keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Huai'an, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Huai'an for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Huai'an is
When it is 9:00 AM in Huai'an, 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 |
Because Huai'an 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 Huai'an
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The earliest sunrise in Huai'an is at 4:53 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:18 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Huai'an
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:17 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:05 AM | 5:00 PM | 9 h 55 min |
When the sun is highest in Huai'an
Huai'an lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Huai'an
Every city below shares Huai'an’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suqian | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinghua | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suicheng Subdistrict | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinyi | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yancheng | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianyungang | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pizhou | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingguang | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Huai'an
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Huai'an in?
Huai'an uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Huai'an use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Huai'an last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Huai'an and New York?
Huai'an 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 Huai'an does not.
Is Huai'an on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Huai'an and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Huai'an?
About 14 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 55 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.