Shangrao keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Shangrao and your time
Shangrao at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.45° N, 117.94° E |
Which time zone Shangrao uses
The clocks in Shangrao 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Shangrao shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Shangrao, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shangrao for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Shangrao is
A 9:00 AM start in Shangrao 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 |
Shangrao 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Shangrao
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Shangrao runs from 10 hours 20 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 57 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:10 PM, comes on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Shangrao
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:13 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:11 AM | 7:09 PM | 13 h 57 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:57 AM | 6:04 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:57 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 20 min |
When the sun is highest in Shangrao
Shangrao lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Shangrao
Every city below shares Shangrao’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuyishan | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yingtan | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quzhou | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jingdezhen | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaowu | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinfeng | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huangshan City | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancheng County | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Shangrao
- Convert a time to or from Shangrao: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Shangrao and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shangrao in?
Shangrao uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shangrao use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shangrao last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shangrao and New York?
Shangrao 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 Shangrao does not.
Is Shangrao on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shangrao and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shangrao?
About 13 hours 57 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 20 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.