Shuangyashan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Shuangyashan and your time
Shuangyashan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Heilongjiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 46.68° N, 131.13° E |
Which time zone Shuangyashan uses
The clocks in Shuangyashan 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, Shuangyashan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Shuangyashan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Shuangyashan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Shuangyashan and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Shuangyashan 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 |
Because Shuangyashan 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 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, sunset and day length in Shuangyashan
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Over the year, daylight in Shuangyashan grows from 8 hours 33 minutes to 15 hours 51 minutes and back, a swing of 7 hours 18 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Shuangyashan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:19 AM | 5:27 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 3:22 AM | 7:13 PM | 15 h 51 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:03 AM | 5:12 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:57 AM | 3:30 PM | 8 h 33 min |
When the sun is highest in Shuangyashan
The sun is ahead of the clock in Shuangyashan. Solar noon comes at about 11:15 AM, so sunrise comes early by the clock and the evening gets dark sooner than the clock suggests.
Cities near Shuangyashan
Every city below shares Shuangyashan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baoshan | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiamusi | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hegang | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qitaihe | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Didao | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nancha Town | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jixi | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengshan | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Shuangyashan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Shuangyashan in?
Shuangyashan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Shuangyashan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Shuangyashan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Shuangyashan and New York?
Shuangyashan 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 Shuangyashan does not.
Is Shuangyashan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Shuangyashan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Shuangyashan?
About 15 hours 51 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Shuangyashan?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Shuangyashan lies east of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 11:15 AM.
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.