Qinzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Qinzhou and your time
Qinzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 21.98° N, 108.65° E |
Which time zone Qinzhou uses
Local time in Qinzhou 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. Qinzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Qinzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Qinzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Qinzhou is
Take 9:00 AM in Qinzhou: 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 Qinzhou 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.
Daylight in Qinzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Qinzhou, from 10 hours 48 minutes to 13 hours 29 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Qinzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:50 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:03 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 29 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:34 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:20 AM | 6:08 PM | 10 h 48 min |
Clock time and sun time in Qinzhou
Qinzhou sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:45 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Qinzhou
Only 87 km (54 mi) away, Móng Cái in Vietnam is 1 hour behind Qinzhou. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fangchenggang | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepu | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beihai | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongxing | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Móng Cái (Vietnam) | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Nanning | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chongzuo | 139 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guigang | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Qinzhou in?
Qinzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Qinzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Qinzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Qinzhou and New York?
Qinzhou 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 Qinzhou does not.
Is Qinzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Qinzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Qinzhou?
About 13 hours 29 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Qinzhou?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Qinzhou lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.