Huzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Huzhou and your time
Huzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.87° N, 120.09° E |
Huzhou time zone and clock changes
Local time in Huzhou 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Huzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Huzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Huzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Huzhou and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Huzhou 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 |
Huzhou 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 Huzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Huzhou runs from 10 hours 9 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 9 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:07 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Huzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:54 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 9 min |
When the sun is highest in Huzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Huzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Huzhou
Every city below shares Huzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chóngfú | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yixing | 60 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaxing | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hangzhou | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taozhou Town | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxi | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kunshan | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Huzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Huzhou in?
Huzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Huzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Huzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Huzhou and New York?
Huzhou 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 Huzhou does not.
Is Huzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Huzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Huzhou?
About 14 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 9 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.