Huizhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Huizhou and your time
Huizhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 23.11° N, 114.42° E |
Which time zone Huizhou uses
Huizhou 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Huizhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Huizhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Huizhou for 2026 or 2027.
Huizhou time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Huizhou 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 Huizhou 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 Huizhou
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Day length barely moves in Huizhou, from 10 hours 43 minutes to 13 hours 33 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Huizhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 7:11 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:59 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Huizhou
Huizhou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Huizhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Huizhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pingshan Subdistrict | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Danshui | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longgang | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Licheng | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongguan | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tantou | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shenzhen | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Heyuan | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Huizhou in?
Huizhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Huizhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Huizhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Huizhou and New York?
Huizhou 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 Huizhou does not.
Is Huizhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Huizhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Huizhou?
About 13 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 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.