Nanyang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Nanyang and your time
Nanyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 33.01° N, 112.55° E |
Which time zone Nanyang uses
The clocks in Nanyang 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. Nanyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Nanyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Nanyang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Nanyang and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Nanyang, 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 |
Nanyang 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 Nanyang
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Day length in Nanyang runs from 9 hours 58 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 20 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:43 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Nanyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:22 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:18 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:29 AM | 5:27 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Clock time and sun time in Nanyang
Nanyang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Nanyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Nanyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhenping | 30 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Binhe Subdistrict | 44 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huazhou Subdistrict | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zaoyang City | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laohekou | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdingshan | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangyang | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhumadian | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Nanyang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nanyang in?
Nanyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Nanyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Nanyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Nanyang and New York?
Nanyang 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 Nanyang does not.
Is Nanyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Nanyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Nanyang?
About 14 hours 20 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 58 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.