Maoming runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Maoming and your time
Maoming at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 21.67° N, 110.91° E |
Which time zone Maoming uses
The clocks in Maoming 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, Maoming keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Maoming, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Maoming for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Maoming and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Maoming 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 |
Maoming 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, sunset and day length in Maoming
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Close to the equator, days in Maoming last between 10 hours 49 minutes and 13 hours 27 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Maoming
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:41 AM | 6:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:54 AM | 7:22 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 49 min |
When the sun is highest in Maoming
Maoming lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Maoming
Every city below shares Maoming’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuchuan | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaozhou | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianjiang | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhanjiang | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinyi | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangchun | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangjiang | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beiliu | 130 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Maoming
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Maoming in?
Maoming uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Maoming use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Maoming last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Maoming and New York?
Maoming 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 Maoming does not.
Is Maoming on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Maoming and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Maoming?
About 13 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 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.