Ningbo keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Ningbo and your time
Ningbo at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.88° N, 121.55° E |
Time zone in Ningbo
Local time in Ningbo 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. Ningbo shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Ningbo, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ningbo for 2026 or 2027.
Ningbo time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Ningbo 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 |
Ningbo 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.
Daylight in Ningbo
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Ningbo is at 4:52 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 6:59 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Ningbo
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:53 AM | 6:58 PM | 14 h 4 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:42 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:45 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 13 min |
When the sun is highest in Ningbo
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Ningbo: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Cities near Ningbo
Every city below shares Ningbo’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuyao | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cixi | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoushan | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangyu | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoxing | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaxing | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuji | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chóngfú | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ningbo in?
Ningbo uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ningbo use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ningbo last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Ningbo and New York?
Ningbo 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 Ningbo does not.
Is Ningbo on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ningbo and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ningbo?
About 14 hours 4 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 13 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.