Quzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Quzhou and your time
Quzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.96° N, 118.87° E |
Time zone in Quzhou
Quzhou 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Quzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Quzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Quzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Quzhou time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Quzhou, it 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 |
Quzhou 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Quzhou
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Quzhou runs from 10 hours 18 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:07 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Quzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:06 AM | 7:06 PM | 14 h |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:54 AM | 5:12 PM | 10 h 18 min |
Clock time and sun time in Quzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Quzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:05 PM on standard time.
Cities near Quzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Quzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinhua | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huangshan City | 99 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangrao | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pujiang | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guli | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lishui | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiwu | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongyang | 136 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Quzhou in?
Quzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Quzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Quzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Quzhou and New York?
Quzhou 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 Quzhou does not.
Is Quzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Quzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Quzhou?
About 14 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 18 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.