Shijiazhuang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Shijiazhuang and your time
Shijiazhuang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 38.04° N, 114.48° E |
Time zone in Shijiazhuang
The clocks in Shijiazhuang 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, Shijiazhuang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Shijiazhuang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shijiazhuang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Shijiazhuang is
Take 9:00 AM in Shijiazhuang: 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 |
Because Shijiazhuang keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Shijiazhuang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Shijiazhuang is at 4:59 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset at 7:49 PM on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Shijiazhuang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:00 AM | 7:48 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:35 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 31 min |
Clock time and sun time in Shijiazhuang
Shijiazhuang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Shijiazhuang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Shijiazhuang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luancheng | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinji | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dingzhou | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yangquan | 83 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xingtai | 109 km (68 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jizhou | 110 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengshui | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shahecheng | 123 km (76 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Shijiazhuang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shijiazhuang in?
Shijiazhuang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shijiazhuang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shijiazhuang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shijiazhuang and New York?
Shijiazhuang 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 Shijiazhuang does not.
Is Shijiazhuang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shijiazhuang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shijiazhuang?
About 14 hours 49 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 31 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.