Huaihua runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Huaihua and your time
Huaihua 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 | 27.56° N, 110.00° E |
Which time zone Huaihua uses
The clocks in Huaihua 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Huaihua shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Huaihua, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Huaihua for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Huaihua and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Huaihua: 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 |
Huaihua 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Huaihua
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Huaihua runs from 10 hours 24 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 53 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:40 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Huaihua
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:44 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:45 AM | 7:38 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:26 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 24 min |
When the sun is highest in Huaihua
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Huaihua: solar noon falls at about 12:40 PM on standard time.
Cities near Huaihua
Every city below shares Huaihua’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hongjiang | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fenghuang | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jishou | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wugang | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhonghe | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lengshuijiang | 141 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoyang | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangjiajie | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Huaihua in?
Huaihua uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Huaihua use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Huaihua last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Huaihua and New York?
Huaihua 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 Huaihua does not.
Is Huaihua on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Huaihua and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Huaihua?
About 13 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 24 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.