Jiujiang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Jiujiang and your time
Jiujiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.70° N, 116.00° E |
Which time zone Jiujiang uses
Jiujiang 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, Jiujiang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Jiujiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Jiujiang for 2026 or 2027.
Jiujiang time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Jiujiang 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 Jiujiang 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 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 Jiujiang
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Over the year, daylight in Jiujiang grows from 10 hours 14 minutes to 14 hours 3 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 49 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Jiujiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:16 AM | 7:19 PM | 14 h 3 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 14 min |
When the sun is highest in Jiujiang
Jiujiang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Jiujiang
Every city below shares Jiujiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuxue | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pengze County | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daye | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huangshi | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanchang | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingdezhen | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ezhou | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anking | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Jiujiang in?
Jiujiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Jiujiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Jiujiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Jiujiang and New York?
Jiujiang 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 Jiujiang does not.
Is Jiujiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Jiujiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Jiujiang?
About 14 hours 3 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 14 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.