Jiamusi runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jiamusi and your time
Jiamusi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Heilongjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 46.80° N, 130.31° E |
Which time zone Jiamusi uses
Jiamusi 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. Jiamusi shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Jiamusi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jiamusi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Jiamusi is
When it is 9:00 AM in Jiamusi, it 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 Jiamusi 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 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.
Daylight in Jiamusi
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Day length in Jiamusi runs from 8 hours 32 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 52 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:17 PM, comes on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Jiamusi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:23 AM | 5:31 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:24 AM | 7:17 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:01 AM | 3:33 PM | 8 h 32 min |
When the sun is highest in Jiamusi
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jiamusi: solar noon falls at about 11:20 AM on standard time.
Places close to Jiamusi
Every city below shares Jiamusi’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hegang | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuangyashan | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoshan | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancha Town | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qitaihe | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yichun | 149 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Didao | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tieli | 173 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jiamusi in?
Jiamusi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jiamusi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jiamusi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jiamusi and New York?
Jiamusi 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 Jiamusi does not.
Is Jiamusi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jiamusi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jiamusi?
About 15 hours 52 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 32 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.