Jinzhong runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jinzhong and your time
Jinzhong 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 | 37.68° N, 112.75° E |
Jinzhong time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Jinzhong follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
China spans 2 offsets. Jinzhong shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Jinzhong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jinzhong for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Jinzhong and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Jinzhong 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 |
Jinzhong 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, sunset and day length in Jinzhong
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The earliest sunrise in Jinzhong is at 5:07 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:55 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Jinzhong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:08 AM | 7:54 PM | 14 h 46 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:41 AM | 5:14 PM | 9 h 33 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jinzhong
Jinzhong 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.
Places close to Jinzhong
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jinzhong.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiyuan | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangquan | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinzhou | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiexiu | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuanping | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lüliang | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shijiazhuang | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luancheng | 168 km (104 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jinzhong in?
Jinzhong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jinzhong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jinzhong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jinzhong and New York?
Jinzhong 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 Jinzhong does not.
Is Jinzhong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jinzhong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jinzhong?
About 14 hours 46 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 33 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.