Nanjing runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Nanjing and your time
Nanjing at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 32.06° N, 118.78° E |
Time zone in Nanjing
Local time in Nanjing 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Nanjing shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Nanjing, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nanjing for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Nanjing and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Nanjing, 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 |
Nanjing 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 Nanjing
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Over the year, daylight in Nanjing grows from 10 hours 3 minutes to 14 hours 15 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 12 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Nanjing
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:59 AM | 7:14 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:02 AM | 5:05 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nanjing
Nanjing lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Nanjing
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nanjing.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhenzhou | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ma'anshan | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chuzhou | 54 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenjiang | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangzhou | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhu | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaohu | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mingguang | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Nanjing
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nanjing in?
Nanjing uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Nanjing use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nanjing last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Nanjing and New York?
Nanjing 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 Nanjing does not.
Is Nanjing on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Nanjing and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nanjing?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 3 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.