Shanwei keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Shanwei and your time
Shanwei at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 22.78° N, 115.35° E |
Shanwei time zone and clock changes
Local time in Shanwei 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. Shanwei shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Shanwei, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shanwei for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Shanwei is
A 9:00 AM start in Shanwei 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 |
Shanwei 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Shanwei
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Shanwei last between 10 hours 44 minutes and 13 hours 32 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Shanwei
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:34 AM | 7:06 PM | 13 h 32 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:08 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:55 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 44 min |
When the sun is highest in Shanwei
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shanwei: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Cities near Shanwei
Every city below shares Shanwei’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donghai Subdistrict | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jieshi | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingshan Subdistrict | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiazi | 75 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepo Subdistrict | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Danshui | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huicheng Town | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huizhou | 102 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shanwei in?
Shanwei uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shanwei use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shanwei last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shanwei and New York?
Shanwei 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 Shanwei does not.
Is Shanwei on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shanwei and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shanwei?
About 13 hours 32 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 44 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.