Puyang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Puyang and your time
Puyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 35.76° N, 115.04° E |
Puyang time zone and clock changes
Local time in Puyang 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Puyang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Puyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Puyang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Puyang and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Puyang: 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 |
Because Puyang 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 Puyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Puyang runs from 9 hours 44 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 35 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:40 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Puyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:24 AM | 6:31 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:04 AM | 7:39 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:26 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Clock time and sun time in Puyang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Puyang: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Puyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Puyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebi | 68 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Heze | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anyang | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linshui | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Handan | 107 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaocheng | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hecun | 120 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaifeng | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Puyang in?
Puyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Puyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Puyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Puyang and New York?
Puyang 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 Puyang does not.
Is Puyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Puyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Puyang?
About 14 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 44 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.