Jinhua runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jinhua and your time
Jinhua 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 | 29.11° N, 119.64° E |
Time zone in Jinhua
Local time in Jinhua 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Jinhua shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Jinhua, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jinhua for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Jinhua and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Jinhua 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 |
Jinhua 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 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.
Daylight in Jinhua
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Jinhua is at 5:02 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:05 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Jinhua
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:03 AM | 7:03 PM | 14 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 5:08 PM | 10 h 17 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jinhua
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jinhua: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Jinhua
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jinhua.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guli | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pujiang | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiwu | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongyang | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lishui | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quzhou | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuji | 89 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoxing | 134 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jinhua in?
Jinhua uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jinhua use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jinhua last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jinhua and New York?
Jinhua 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 Jinhua does not.
Is Jinhua on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jinhua and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jinhua?
About 14 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 17 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.