Huangshi runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Huangshi and your time
Huangshi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hubei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.25° N, 115.05° E |
Time zone in Huangshi
The clocks in Huangshi 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, Huangshi keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Huangshi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Huangshi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Huangshi is
A 9:00 AM start in Huangshi 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 |
Huangshi 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, sunset and day length in Huangshi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Huangshi runs from 10 hours 12 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 6 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:26 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Huangshi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 7:25 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:12 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 12 min |
When the sun is highest in Huangshi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Huangshi: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Huangshi
Every city below shares Huangshi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daye | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ezhou | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxue | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xianning | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhan | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Macheng | 104 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiujiang | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puqi | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Huangshi in?
Huangshi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Huangshi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Huangshi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Huangshi and New York?
Huangshi 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 Huangshi does not.
Is Huangshi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Huangshi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Huangshi?
About 14 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 12 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.