Qingyuan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Qingyuan and your time
Qingyuan 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 | 23.70° N, 113.03° E |
Which time zone Qingyuan uses
Qingyuan 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, Qingyuan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Qingyuan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Qingyuan for 2026 or 2027.
Qingyuan time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Qingyuan 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 Qingyuan 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, sunset and day length in Qingyuan
Today
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Over the year, daylight in Qingyuan grows from 10 hours 41 minutes to 13 hours 36 minutes and back, a swing of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Qingyuan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:39 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:42 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:17 AM | 6:24 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:06 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 41 min |
When the sun is highest in Qingyuan
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Qingyuan: solar noon falls at about 12:30 PM on standard time.
Cities near Qingyuan
Every city below shares Qingyuan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanshui | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guangzhou | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Foshan | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dasha Subdistrict | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shiqiao | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Licheng | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaoqing | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shunde | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Qingyuan
- Convert a time to or from Qingyuan: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Qingyuan to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Qingyuan and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Qingyuan in?
Qingyuan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Qingyuan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Qingyuan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Qingyuan and New York?
Qingyuan 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 Qingyuan does not.
Is Qingyuan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Qingyuan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Qingyuan?
About 13 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 41 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.