Nanning keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Nanning and your time
Nanning at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 22.82° N, 108.32° E |
Time zone in Nanning
Nanning follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Nanning shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Nanning, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nanning for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Nanning is
Take 9:00 AM in Nanning: the clock reads 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 |
Nanning 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 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 Nanning
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Nanning last between 10 hours 44 minutes and 13 hours 32 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Nanning
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:02 AM | 7:35 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:36 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:23 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 44 min |
When the sun is highest in Nanning
The clock in Nanning runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Nanning
Distance is not the same as time: Móng Cái (Vietnam) lies just 148 km (92 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour behind Nanning.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qinzhou | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chongzuo | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fangchenggang | 117 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guigang | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laibin | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongxing | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Móng Cái (Vietnam) | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Hepu | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nanning in?
Nanning uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Nanning use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nanning last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Nanning and New York?
Nanning 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 Nanning does not.
Is Nanning on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Nanning and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nanning?
About 13 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Nanning?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Nanning lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 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.