Sishui runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Sishui and your time
Sishui at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 35.65° N, 117.28° E |
Sishui time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Sishui 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, Sishui keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Sishui, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Sishui for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Sishui and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Sishui 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 Sishui 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.
Daylight in Sishui
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Day length in Sishui runs from 9 hours 45 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 35 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:31 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Sishui
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:55 AM | 7:30 PM | 14 h 35 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:17 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 45 min |
When the sun is highest in Sishui
Sishui lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Sishui
Every city below shares Sishui’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoucheng | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yanzhou | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xintai | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tai’an | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tengzhou | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jining | 68 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laiwu | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Feicheng | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Sishui in?
Sishui uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Sishui use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Sishui last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Sishui and New York?
Sishui 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 Sishui does not.
Is Sishui on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Sishui and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Sishui?
About 14 hours 35 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 45 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.