Shizuishan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shizuishan and your time
Shizuishan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Ningxia |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 38.98° N, 106.39° E |
Shizuishan time zone and clock changes
Local time in Shizuishan 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. Shizuishan shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Shizuishan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shizuishan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Shizuishan and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Shizuishan: 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 Shizuishan 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.
Sunrise and sunset in Shizuishan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Shizuishan grows from 9 hours 26 minutes to 14 hours 54 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 28 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Shizuishan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:59 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:29 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:43 AM | 6:51 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:10 AM | 5:36 PM | 9 h 26 min |
When the sun is highest in Shizuishan
Shizuishan sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:55 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Shizuishan
Every city below shares Shizuishan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huinong | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yinchuan | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuda | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuhai | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuzhong | 112 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongwei | 194 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bayan Nur | 213 km (133 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shizuishan in?
Shizuishan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shizuishan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shizuishan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shizuishan and New York?
Shizuishan 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 Shizuishan does not.
Is Shizuishan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shizuishan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shizuishan?
About 14 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Shizuishan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Shizuishan lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:55 PM on standard time.
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.