Jinjiang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jinjiang and your time
Jinjiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Fujian |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 24.82° N, 118.57° E |
Time zone in Jinjiang
Jinjiang 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, Jinjiang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jinjiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jinjiang for 2026 or 2027.
Jinjiang time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Jinjiang 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 Jinjiang 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, sunset and day length in Jinjiang
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Over the year, daylight in Jinjiang grows from 10 hours 36 minutes to 13 hours 41 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 5 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Jinjiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:46 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 36 min |
When the sun is highest in Jinjiang
Jinjiang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Jinjiang
Every city below shares Jinjiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quanzhou | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiamen | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Putian | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangzhou | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuzhou | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longyan | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanming | 186 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanggang | 204 km (127 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Jinjiang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jinjiang in?
Jinjiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jinjiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jinjiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jinjiang and New York?
Jinjiang 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 Jinjiang does not.
Is Jinjiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jinjiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jinjiang?
About 13 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 36 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.