Qiqihar runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Qiqihar and your time
Qiqihar at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Heilongjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 47.34° N, 123.96° E |
Which time zone Qiqihar uses
Local time in Qiqihar 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. Qiqihar shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Qiqihar, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Qiqihar for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Qiqihar is
Take 9:00 AM in Qiqihar: 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 Qiqihar 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 Qiqihar
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Qiqihar is at 3:47 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset at 7:45 PM on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Qiqihar
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:48 AM | 5:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:47 AM | 7:44 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:32 AM | 5:41 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:29 AM | 3:56 PM | 8 h 28 min |
When the sun is highest in Qiqihar
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Qiqihar: solar noon falls at about 11:45 AM on standard time.
Places close to Qiqihar
Every city below shares Qiqihar’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hulan Ergi | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longjiang County | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Daqing | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhalantun | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Honggang | 126 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anda | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nehe | 144 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ulanhot | 200 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Qiqihar
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Qiqihar in?
Qiqihar uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Qiqihar use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Qiqihar last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Qiqihar and New York?
Qiqihar 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 Qiqihar does not.
Is Qiqihar on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Qiqihar and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Qiqihar?
About 15 hours 57 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 28 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.