Huaibei runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Huaibei and your time
Huaibei at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 33.97° N, 116.79° E |
Which time zone Huaibei uses
The clocks in Huaibei follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Huaibei keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Huaibei, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Huaibei for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Huaibei is
A 9:00 AM start in Huaibei 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 |
Huaibei 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.
Daylight in Huaibei
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Huaibei runs from 9 hours 53 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 25 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:28 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Huaibei
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:02 AM | 7:27 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:15 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 53 min |
Clock time and sun time in Huaibei
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Huaibei: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Places close to Huaibei
All the places listed below keep the same time as Huaibei.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzhou | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuzhou | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiawang | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengcheng | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Peicheng | 86 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bozhou | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiazhen | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suicheng Subdistrict | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Huaibei
- Convert a time to or from Huaibei: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Huaibei and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Huaibei in?
Huaibei uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Huaibei use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Huaibei last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Huaibei and New York?
Huaibei 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 Huaibei does not.
Is Huaibei on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Huaibei and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Huaibei?
About 14 hours 25 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 53 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.