Jieyang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jieyang and your time
Jieyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 23.54° N, 116.37° E |
Time zone in Jieyang
The clocks in Jieyang follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
China spans 2 offsets. Jieyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Jieyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jieyang for 2026 or 2027.
Jieyang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Jieyang, 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 |
Jieyang 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.
Daylight in Jieyang
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Jieyang is at 5:27 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset at 7:05 PM on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Jieyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:52 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 41 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jieyang
Jieyang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Jieyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jieyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaozhou | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puning | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shantou | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haimen | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepo Subdistrict | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huicheng Town | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanggang | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anliu Town | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jieyang in?
Jieyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jieyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jieyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jieyang and New York?
Jieyang 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 Jieyang does not.
Is Jieyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jieyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jieyang?
About 13 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 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.