Pingdu runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Pingdu and your time
Pingdu at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.78° N, 119.95° E |
Time zone in Pingdu
The clocks in Pingdu 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. Pingdu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Pingdu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pingdu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Pingdu is
Take 9:00 AM in Pingdu: 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 |
Pingdu 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 and sunset in Pingdu
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Pingdu runs from 9 hours 38 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 41 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:23 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Pingdu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:04 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:41 AM | 7:23 PM | 14 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:49 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 38 min |
When the sun is highest in Pingdu
Pingdu lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Pingdu
Every city below shares Pingdu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancun | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laizhou | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaomi | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changyi | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laixi | 52 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozhou | 56 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laiyang | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingzhi | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Pingdu
- Convert a time to or from Pingdu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pingdu in?
Pingdu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Pingdu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Pingdu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Pingdu and New York?
Pingdu 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 Pingdu does not.
Is Pingdu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Pingdu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pingdu?
About 14 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 38 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.