Quanzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Quanzhou and your time
Quanzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Fujian |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 24.91° N, 118.59° E |
Quanzhou time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Quanzhou follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Quanzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Quanzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Quanzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Quanzhou time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Quanzhou 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 |
Quanzhou 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Quanzhou
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Day length in Quanzhou runs from 10 hours 35 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 41 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 6:59 PM, comes on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Quanzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:17 AM | 6:58 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:46 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 35 min |
When the sun is highest in Quanzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Quanzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Places close to Quanzhou
Every city below shares Quanzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinjiang | 11 km (7 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiamen | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Putian | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangzhou | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuzhou | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longyan | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanming | 177 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanping | 197 km (122 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Quanzhou in?
Quanzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Quanzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Quanzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Quanzhou and New York?
Quanzhou 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 Quanzhou does not.
Is Quanzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Quanzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Quanzhou?
About 13 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 35 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.