Huainan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Huainan and your time
Huainan 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 | 32.63° N, 117.00° E |
Which time zone Huainan uses
Local time in Huainan is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Huainan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Huainan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Huainan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Huainan is
A 9:00 AM start in Huainan 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 |
Huainan 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 Huainan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Huainan runs from 10 hours at the December solstice to 14 hours 18 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:24 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Huainan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:05 AM | 7:23 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:11 PM | 10 h |
When the sun is highest in Huainan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Huainan: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Huainan
Every city below shares Huainan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengbu | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hefei | 89 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingguang | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lu'an | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuyang | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chuzhou | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaohu | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Huainan in?
Huainan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Huainan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Huainan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Huainan and New York?
Huainan 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 Huainan does not.
Is Huainan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Huainan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Huainan?
About 14 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 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.