Nanchang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Nanchang and your time
Nanchang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.68° N, 115.85° E |
Nanchang time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Nanchang 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. Nanchang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Nanchang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nanchang for 2026 or 2027.
Nanchang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Nanchang, 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 |
Nanchang 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, sunset and day length in Nanchang
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Over the year, daylight in Nanchang grows from 10 hours 19 minutes to 13 hours 58 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 39 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Nanchang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:21 AM | 6:28 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:19 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:06 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nanchang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Nanchang: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Nanchang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nanchang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinfeng | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuzhou | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bashan | 104 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiujiang | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yingtan | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxue | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinyu | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancheng County | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Nanchang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nanchang in?
Nanchang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Nanchang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nanchang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Nanchang and New York?
Nanchang 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 Nanchang does not.
Is Nanchang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Nanchang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nanchang?
About 13 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 19 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.