Pingdingshan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Pingdingshan and your time
Pingdingshan 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 | 33.73° N, 113.32° E |
Pingdingshan time zone and clock changes
Local time in Pingdingshan 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. Pingdingshan shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Pingdingshan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pingdingshan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Pingdingshan and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Pingdingshan, 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 |
Pingdingshan 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 Pingdingshan
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Pingdingshan grows from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 24 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 29 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Pingdingshan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:31 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 7:40 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:28 AM | 5:23 PM | 9 h 55 min |
Clock time and sun time in Pingdingshan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Pingdingshan: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Pingdingshan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Pingdingshan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xuchang | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luohe | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhumadian | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanyang | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhengzhou | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoukou | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Binhe Subdistrict | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenping | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Pingdingshan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pingdingshan in?
Pingdingshan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Pingdingshan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Pingdingshan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Pingdingshan and New York?
Pingdingshan 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 Pingdingshan does not.
Is Pingdingshan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Pingdingshan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pingdingshan?
About 14 hours 24 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 55 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.