Jincheng keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jincheng and your time
Jincheng at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 35.50° N, 112.83° E |
Which time zone Jincheng uses
Local time in Jincheng 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Jincheng keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jincheng, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jincheng for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Jincheng is
When it is 9:00 AM in Jincheng, 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 |
Jincheng 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 and sunset in Jincheng
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Jincheng grows from 9 hours 45 minutes to 14 hours 34 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 49 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Jincheng
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:14 AM | 7:47 PM | 14 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:34 AM | 5:20 PM | 9 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Jincheng
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jincheng: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Places close to Jincheng
Every city below shares Jincheng’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiaozuo | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiyuan | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhi | 80 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinxiang | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luoyang | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhengzhou | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yima | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hebi | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Jincheng
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jincheng in?
Jincheng uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jincheng use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jincheng last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jincheng and New York?
Jincheng 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 Jincheng does not.
Is Jincheng on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jincheng and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jincheng?
About 14 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 45 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.