Mingguang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Mingguang and your time
Mingguang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 32.78° N, 117.96° E |
Which time zone Mingguang uses
Local time in Mingguang 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Mingguang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Mingguang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Mingguang for 2026 or 2027.
Mingguang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Mingguang, 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 |
Mingguang 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 and sunset in Mingguang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Mingguang is at 5:00 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:20 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Mingguang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:12 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:00 AM | 7:19 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 59 min |
Clock time and sun time in Mingguang
Mingguang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Mingguang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Mingguang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengbu | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chuzhou | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huainan | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanjing | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hefei | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suicheng Subdistrict | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenzhou | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaohu | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mingguang in?
Mingguang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Mingguang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Mingguang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Mingguang and New York?
Mingguang 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 Mingguang does not.
Is Mingguang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Mingguang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mingguang?
About 14 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 59 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.