Putian keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Putian and your time
Putian at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Fujian |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 25.44° N, 119.01° E |
Time zone in Putian
Putian 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Putian shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Putian, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Putian for 2026 or 2027.
Putian time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Putian 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 Putian 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 Putian
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Putian runs from 10 hours 33 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 44 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:59 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Putian
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:14 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:46 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 33 min |
Clock time and sun time in Putian
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Putian: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Cities near Putian
All the places listed below keep the same time as Putian.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quanzhou | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuzhou | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinjiang | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiamen | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ningde | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanping | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanming | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangzhou | 171 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Putian in?
Putian uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Putian use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Putian last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Putian and New York?
Putian 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 Putian does not.
Is Putian on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Putian and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Putian?
About 13 hours 44 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 33 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.