Langfang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Langfang and your time
Langfang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 39.52° N, 116.71° E |
Langfang time zone and clock changes
Local time in Langfang is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Langfang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Langfang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Langfang for 2026 or 2027.
Langfang time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Langfang 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 |
Langfang 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 and sunset in Langfang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Langfang runs from 9 hours 23 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 58 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:45 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Langfang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:17 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:46 AM | 7:44 PM | 14 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:01 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:30 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Langfang
Langfang 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 Langfang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Langfang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tianjin | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanhe | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tangshan | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoding | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cangzhou | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linxi | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu | 186 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Langfang in?
Langfang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Langfang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Langfang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Langfang and New York?
Langfang 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 Langfang does not.
Is Langfang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Langfang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Langfang?
About 14 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 23 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.