Shaoguan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Shaoguan and your time
Shaoguan 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 | 24.80° N, 113.58° E |
Shaoguan time zone and clock changes
Local time in Shaoguan 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Shaoguan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Shaoguan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shaoguan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Shaoguan and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Shaoguan: 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 |
Shaoguan 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.
Daylight in Shaoguan
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Shaoguan runs from 10 hours 36 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 41 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:19 PM, comes on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Shaoguan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:06 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h 36 min |
When the sun is highest in Shaoguan
Shaoguan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Shaoguan
Every city below shares Shaoguan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maba Town | 13 km (8 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lecheng | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chenzhou | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qingyuan | 134 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Heyuan | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Licheng | 169 km (105 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ganzhou | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dasha Subdistrict | 188 km (117 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shaoguan in?
Shaoguan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shaoguan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shaoguan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shaoguan and New York?
Shaoguan 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 Shaoguan does not.
Is Shaoguan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shaoguan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shaoguan?
About 13 hours 41 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 36 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.