Shangyu runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shangyu and your time
Shangyu 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 | 30.02° N, 120.87° E |
Which time zone Shangyu uses
Local time in Shangyu 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. Shangyu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Shangyu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shangyu for 2026 or 2027.
Shangyu time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Shangyu, 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 |
Shangyu 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.
Daylight in Shangyu
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Shangyu grows from 10 hours 13 minutes to 14 hours 5 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 52 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Shangyu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:56 AM | 7:01 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:45 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 13 min |
When the sun is highest in Shangyu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shangyu: solar noon falls at about 11:55 AM on standard time.
Places close to Shangyu
Every city below shares Shangyu’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuyao | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoxing | 28 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cixi | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ningbo | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhuji | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chóngfú | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hangzhou | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaxing | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Shangyu
- Convert a time to or from Shangyu: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Shangyu to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Shangyu and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shangyu in?
Shangyu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shangyu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shangyu last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shangyu and New York?
Shangyu 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 Shangyu does not.
Is Shangyu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shangyu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shangyu?
About 14 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 13 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.