Puning runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Puning and your time
Puning at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 23.31° N, 116.17° E |
Time zone in Puning
Puning follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Puning keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Puning, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Puning for 2026 or 2027.
Puning time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Puning 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 Puning 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Puning
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Puning last between 10 hours 42 minutes and 13 hours 34 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Puning
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:20 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:30 AM | 7:04 PM | 13 h 34 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:04 AM | 6:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:53 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 42 min |
When the sun is highest in Puning
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Puning: solar noon falls at about 12:15 PM on standard time.
Cities near Puning
Every city below shares Puning’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jieyang | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huicheng Town | 33 km (20 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepo Subdistrict | 37 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haimen | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiazi | 49 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shantou | 52 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaozhou | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jieshi | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Puning
- Convert a time to or from Puning: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Puning to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Puning and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Puning in?
Puning uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Puning use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Puning last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Puning and New York?
Puning 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 Puning does not.
Is Puning on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Puning and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Puning?
About 13 hours 34 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 42 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.