Nanchong keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Nanchong and your time
Nanchong at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.80° N, 106.08° E |
Time zone in Nanchong
Local time in Nanchong 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, Nanchong keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Nanchong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nanchong for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Nanchong is
A 9:00 AM start in Nanchong 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 |
Because Nanchong keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Nanchong
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The earliest sunrise in Nanchong is at 5:52 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 8:03 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Nanchong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:00 AM | 7:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:53 AM | 8:02 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:44 AM | 6:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:50 AM | 5:59 PM | 10 h 9 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nanchong
Nanchong sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Nanchong
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nanchong.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suining | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guang'an | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zitong | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hechuan | 91 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bachuan | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beibei | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guixi | 131 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bishan | 134 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nanchong in?
Nanchong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Nanchong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nanchong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Nanchong and New York?
Nanchong 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 Nanchong does not.
Is Nanchong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Nanchong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nanchong?
About 14 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Nanchong?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Nanchong lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
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.