Kaifeng keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Kaifeng and your time
Kaifeng at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.80° N, 114.31° E |
Kaifeng time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Kaifeng 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Kaifeng keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Kaifeng, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kaifeng for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kaifeng and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Kaifeng, it 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 |
Kaifeng 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Kaifeng
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Kaifeng grows from 9 hours 49 minutes to 14 hours 30 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 41 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kaifeng
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:10 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:27 AM | 5:16 PM | 9 h 49 min |
When the sun is highest in Kaifeng
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Kaifeng: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Kaifeng
Every city below shares Kaifeng’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinxiang | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuchang | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hebi | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozuo | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Heze | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puyang | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangqiu | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Kaifeng
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kaifeng in?
Kaifeng uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Kaifeng use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kaifeng last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Kaifeng and New York?
Kaifeng 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 Kaifeng does not.
Is Kaifeng on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Kaifeng and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kaifeng?
About 14 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 49 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.