Pujiang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Pujiang and your time
Pujiang 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 | 29.46° N, 119.89° E |
Time zone in Pujiang
Local time in Pujiang 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Pujiang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Pujiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Pujiang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Pujiang is
When it is 9:00 AM in Pujiang, 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 |
Because Pujiang keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Pujiang
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Day length in Pujiang runs from 10 hours 15 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 2 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:04 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Pujiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:05 AM | 6:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:01 AM | 7:03 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:49 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 15 min |
When the sun is highest in Pujiang
Pujiang 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.
Places close to Pujiang
Every city below shares Pujiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yiwu | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongyang | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuji | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinhua | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guli | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoxing | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hangzhou | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lishui | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Pujiang
- Convert a time to or from Pujiang: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Pujiang to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Pujiang and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Pujiang in?
Pujiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Pujiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Pujiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Pujiang and New York?
Pujiang 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 Pujiang does not.
Is Pujiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Pujiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Pujiang?
About 14 hours 2 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 15 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.