Meizhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Meizhou and your time
Meizhou 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 | 24.29° N, 116.12° E |
Time zone in Meizhou
The clocks in Meizhou 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Meizhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Meizhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Meizhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Meizhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Meizhou, 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 |
Meizhou 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.
Daylight in Meizhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Meizhou runs from 10 hours 38 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 39 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:08 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Meizhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:28 AM | 7:07 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:55 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 38 min |
Clock time and sun time in Meizhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Meizhou: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Meizhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Meizhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xingning | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shuizhai | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huacheng | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anliu Town | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jieyang | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaozhou | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepo Subdistrict | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puning | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Meizhou in?
Meizhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Meizhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Meizhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Meizhou and New York?
Meizhou 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 Meizhou does not.
Is Meizhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Meizhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Meizhou?
About 13 hours 39 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 38 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.