Jingmen runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jingmen and your time
Jingmen at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hubei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.03° N, 112.20° E |
Jingmen time zone and clock changes
Jingmen 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, Jingmen keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jingmen, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jingmen for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Jingmen and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Jingmen: 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 Jingmen 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 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 Jingmen
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Over the year, daylight in Jingmen grows from 10 hours 8 minutes to 14 hours 10 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 2 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Jingmen
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:28 AM | 7:38 PM | 14 h 10 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:26 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 8 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jingmen
Jingmen lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Jingmen
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jingmen.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhongxiang City | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingzhou | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhijiang | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qianjiang | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yichang | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingling Subdistrict | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhicheng | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangyang | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jingmen in?
Jingmen uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jingmen use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jingmen last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jingmen and New York?
Jingmen 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 Jingmen does not.
Is Jingmen on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jingmen and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jingmen?
About 14 hours 10 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 8 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.