Rizhao keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Rizhao and your time
Rizhao at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 35.41° N, 119.53° E |
Rizhao time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Rizhao 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, Rizhao keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Rizhao, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Rizhao for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Rizhao and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Rizhao: 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 Rizhao 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.
Daylight in Rizhao
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Rizhao grows from 9 hours 46 minutes to 14 hours 33 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 47 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Rizhao
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:47 AM | 7:20 PM | 14 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:50 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Rizhao
Rizhao lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Rizhao
Every city below shares Rizhao’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhucheng | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yishui | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianyungang | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingzhi | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingdao | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozhou | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaomi | 110 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linyi | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Rizhao
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Rizhao in?
Rizhao uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Rizhao use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Rizhao last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Rizhao and New York?
Rizhao 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 Rizhao does not.
Is Rizhao on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Rizhao and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Rizhao?
About 14 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 46 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.