Jiaozhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jiaozhou and your time
Jiaozhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.28° N, 120.00° E |
Jiaozhou time zone and clock changes
Jiaozhou 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. Jiaozhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Jiaozhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jiaozhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Jiaozhou is
Take 9:00 AM in Jiaozhou: the clock reads 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 |
Jiaozhou 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Jiaozhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Jiaozhou grows from 9 hours 41 minutes to 14 hours 38 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 57 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Jiaozhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:43 AM | 7:21 PM | 14 h 38 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:08 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 41 min |
When the sun is highest in Jiaozhou
Jiaozhou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Jiaozhou
Every city below shares Jiaozhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaomi | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancun | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingdao | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingzhi | 55 km (34 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdu | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhucheng | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anqiu | 75 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laixi | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jiaozhou in?
Jiaozhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jiaozhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jiaozhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jiaozhou and New York?
Jiaozhou 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 Jiaozhou does not.
Is Jiaozhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jiaozhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jiaozhou?
About 14 hours 38 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 41 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.