Suining keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Suining and your time
Suining at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.51° N, 105.57° E |
Suining time zone and clock changes
Local time in Suining 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Suining keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Suining, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Suining for 2026 or 2027.
Suining time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Suining 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 Suining 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, sunset and day length in Suining
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Over the year, daylight in Suining grows from 10 hours 11 minutes to 14 hours 7 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 56 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Suining
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:02 AM | 7:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:56 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 7 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:46 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:51 AM | 6:01 PM | 10 h 11 min |
When the sun is highest in Suining
Suining sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:00 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Suining
Every city below shares Suining’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zitong | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanchong | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bachuan | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hechuan | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guang'an | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longshui Town | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beibei | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Suining
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Suining in?
Suining uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Suining use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Suining last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Suining and New York?
Suining 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 Suining does not.
Is Suining on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Suining and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Suining?
About 14 hours 7 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Suining?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Suining lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.