Qinhuangdao keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Qinhuangdao and your time
Qinhuangdao at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 39.94° N, 119.59° E |
Time zone in Qinhuangdao
Qinhuangdao 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, Qinhuangdao keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Qinhuangdao, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Qinhuangdao for 2026 or 2027.
Qinhuangdao time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Qinhuangdao: 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 |
Qinhuangdao never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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.
Daylight in Qinhuangdao
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Qinhuangdao is at 4:32 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset at 7:34 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Qinhuangdao
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:33 AM | 7:34 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:20 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 20 min |
When the sun is highest in Qinhuangdao
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Qinhuangdao: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Cities near Qinhuangdao
Every city below shares Qinhuangdao’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanhaiguan | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linxi | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tangshan | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huludao | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lingyuan | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanpiao | 162 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengde | 178 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinzhou | 185 km (115 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Qinhuangdao in?
Qinhuangdao uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Qinhuangdao use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Qinhuangdao last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Qinhuangdao and New York?
Qinhuangdao 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 Qinhuangdao does not.
Is Qinhuangdao on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Qinhuangdao and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Qinhuangdao?
About 15 hours 1 minute, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 20 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.