Jiaozuo runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jiaozuo and your time
Jiaozuo at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 35.24° N, 113.24° E |
Jiaozuo time zone and clock changes
Local time in Jiaozuo 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. Jiaozuo shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Jiaozuo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jiaozuo for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Jiaozuo is
When it is 9:00 AM in Jiaozuo, 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 Jiaozuo 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 Jiaozuo
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Jiaozuo runs from 9 hours 47 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 32 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:46 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Jiaozuo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:13 AM | 7:45 PM | 14 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:32 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 47 min |
When the sun is highest in Jiaozuo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jiaozuo: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Jiaozuo
Every city below shares Jiaozuo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jincheng | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinxiang | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiyuan | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhengzhou | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luoyang | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhi | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaifeng | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hebi | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jiaozuo in?
Jiaozuo uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jiaozuo use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jiaozuo last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jiaozuo and New York?
Jiaozuo 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 Jiaozuo does not.
Is Jiaozuo on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jiaozuo and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jiaozuo?
About 14 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 47 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.