Panzhihua keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Panzhihua and your time
Panzhihua 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 | 26.59° N, 101.71° E |
Panzhihua time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Panzhihua 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Panzhihua keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Panzhihua, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Panzhihua for 2026 or 2027.
Panzhihua time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Panzhihua, 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 |
Panzhihua 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 Panzhihua
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Panzhihua runs from 10 hours 28 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 49 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:10 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Panzhihua
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:18 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:21 AM | 8:09 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:02 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:57 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 28 min |
Clock time and sun time in Panzhihua
Panzhihua sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:15 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Panzhihua
All the places listed below keep the same time as Panzhihua.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lijiang | 152 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xichang | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangcheng | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chuxiong | 173 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dali | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kunming | 199 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianran Subdistrict | 200 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaotong | 215 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Panzhihua
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Panzhihua in?
Panzhihua uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Panzhihua use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Panzhihua last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Panzhihua and New York?
Panzhihua 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 Panzhihua does not.
Is Panzhihua on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Panzhihua and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Panzhihua?
About 13 hours 49 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 28 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Panzhihua?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Panzhihua lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:15 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.