Shaoyang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shaoyang and your time
Shaoyang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hunan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.24° N, 111.46° E |
Which time zone Shaoyang uses
The clocks in Shaoyang 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Shaoyang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Shaoyang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shaoyang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Shaoyang and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Shaoyang 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 |
Shaoyang 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 Shaoyang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Shaoyang runs from 10 hours 25 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 52 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:33 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Shaoyang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:39 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:40 AM | 7:32 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:23 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:20 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 25 min |
Clock time and sun time in Shaoyang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Shaoyang: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Places close to Shaoyang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Shaoyang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lengshuijiang | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Loudi | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yongzhou | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wugang | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangxiang City | 119 km (74 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengyang | 121 km (75 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoshan | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hongjiang | 146 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Shaoyang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shaoyang in?
Shaoyang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shaoyang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shaoyang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shaoyang and New York?
Shaoyang 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 Shaoyang does not.
Is Shaoyang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shaoyang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shaoyang?
About 13 hours 52 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 25 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.