Jiaxing keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jiaxing and your time
Jiaxing 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 | 30.75° N, 120.75° E |
Jiaxing time zone and clock changes
Jiaxing 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Jiaxing keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jiaxing, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jiaxing for 2026 or 2027.
Jiaxing time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Jiaxing: 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 |
Because Jiaxing 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Jiaxing
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Jiaxing is at 4:54 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:04 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Jiaxing
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:55 AM | 7:03 PM | 14 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 9 min |
When the sun is highest in Jiaxing
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jiaxing: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Cities near Jiaxing
Every city below shares Jiaxing’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chóngfú | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huzhou | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kunshan | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hangzhou | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cixi | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangyu | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taicang | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Jiaxing
- Convert a time to or from Jiaxing: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Jiaxing and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jiaxing in?
Jiaxing uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jiaxing use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jiaxing last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jiaxing and New York?
Jiaxing 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 Jiaxing does not.
Is Jiaxing on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jiaxing and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jiaxing?
About 14 hours 8 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.