Kunshan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kunshan and your time
Kunshan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.38° N, 120.95° E |
Kunshan time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Kunshan 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, Kunshan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Kunshan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kunshan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Kunshan and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Kunshan: 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 Kunshan 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 Kunshan
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Over the year, daylight in Kunshan grows from 10 hours 6 minutes to 14 hours 12 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 6 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Kunshan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:52 AM | 7:04 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 4:58 PM | 10 h 6 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kunshan
Kunshan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Kunshan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kunshan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taicang | 15 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changshu | 36 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shanghai | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxi | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangjiagang | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaxing | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantong | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kunshan in?
Kunshan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Kunshan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Kunshan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Kunshan and New York?
Kunshan 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 Kunshan does not.
Is Kunshan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Kunshan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Kunshan?
About 14 hours 12 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 6 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.