Pingxiang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Pingxiang and your time
Pingxiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.62° N, 113.85° E |
Which time zone Pingxiang uses
The clocks in Pingxiang 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, Pingxiang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Pingxiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pingxiang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Pingxiang is
Take 9:00 AM in Pingxiang: 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 |
Pingxiang 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 Pingxiang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Pingxiang runs from 10 hours 24 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 53 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:24 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Pingxiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:29 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 53 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:13 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:11 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 24 min |
When the sun is highest in Pingxiang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Pingxiang: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Pingxiang
Every city below shares Pingxiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yichun | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuyang | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuzhou | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangtan | 97 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changsha | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinyu | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ji’an | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangxiang City | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Pingxiang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pingxiang in?
Pingxiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Pingxiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Pingxiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Pingxiang and New York?
Pingxiang 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 Pingxiang does not.
Is Pingxiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Pingxiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pingxiang?
About 13 hours 53 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 24 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.