Shangqiu keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Shangqiu and your time
Shangqiu at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.41° N, 115.66° E |
Which time zone Shangqiu uses
Local time in Shangqiu 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. Shangqiu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Shangqiu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shangqiu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Shangqiu is
A 9:00 AM start in Shangqiu 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 |
Because Shangqiu 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Shangqiu
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Day length in Shangqiu runs from 9 hours 51 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 28 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:34 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Shangqiu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:05 AM | 7:33 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:06 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:20 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 51 min |
When the sun is highest in Shangqiu
Shangqiu lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:15 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Shangqiu
Every city below shares Shangqiu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bozhou | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengcheng | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Heze | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huaibei | 115 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Peicheng | 122 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoukou | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaifeng | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jieshou | 131 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Shangqiu
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shangqiu in?
Shangqiu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shangqiu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shangqiu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shangqiu and New York?
Shangqiu 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 Shangqiu does not.
Is Shangqiu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shangqiu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shangqiu?
About 14 hours 28 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 51 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.