Jinzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Jinzhou and your time
Jinzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Liaoning |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 41.11° N, 121.14° E |
Time zone in Jinzhou
Jinzhou 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, Jinzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jinzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jinzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Jinzhou and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Jinzhou: 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 Jinzhou 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.
Daylight in Jinzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Jinzhou runs from 9 hours 13 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 8 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:32 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Jinzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:23 AM | 7:31 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:43 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:17 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Jinzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Jinzhou: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Jinzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Jinzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanpiao | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huludao | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beizhen City | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaoyang | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Panjin | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beipiao | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Newchwang | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuxin | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Jinzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jinzhou in?
Jinzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jinzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jinzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jinzhou and New York?
Jinzhou 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 Jinzhou does not.
Is Jinzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jinzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jinzhou?
About 15 hours 8 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 13 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.