Jingzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jingzhou and your time
Jingzhou 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 | 30.35° N, 112.19° E |
Which time zone Jingzhou uses
Jingzhou 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, Jingzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jingzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jingzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Jingzhou time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Jingzhou, 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 Jingzhou 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 Jingzhou
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Over the year, daylight in Jingzhou grows from 10 hours 11 minutes to 14 hours 7 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 56 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Jingzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 7:36 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:24 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 11 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jingzhou
Jingzhou 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 Jingzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jingzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhijiang | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhicheng | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qianjiang | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiulin | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingmen | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingling Subdistrict | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yichang | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongxiang City | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jingzhou in?
Jingzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jingzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jingzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jingzhou and New York?
Jingzhou 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 Jingzhou does not.
Is Jingzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jingzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jingzhou?
About 14 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 11 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.