Suzhou, Anhui keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Suzhou, Anhui and your time
Suzhou, Anhui at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 33.64° N, 116.98° E |
Which time zone Suzhou, Anhui uses
The clocks in Suzhou, Anhui 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Suzhou, Anhui shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Suzhou, Anhui, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Suzhou, Anhui for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Suzhou, Anhui and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Suzhou, Anhui, it 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 |
Suzhou, Anhui never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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 and sunset in Suzhou, Anhui
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Suzhou, Anhui grows from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 23 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 28 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Suzhou, Anhui
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:02 AM | 7:26 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:01 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:08 PM | 9 h 55 min |
When the sun is highest in Suzhou, Anhui
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Suzhou, Anhui: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Suzhou, Anhui
Every city below shares Suzhou, Anhui’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huaibei | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuzhou | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bengbu | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suicheng Subdistrict | 93 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiawang | 98 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huainan | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bozhou | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pizhou | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Suzhou, Anhui in?
Suzhou, Anhui uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Suzhou, Anhui use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Suzhou, Anhui last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Suzhou, Anhui and New York?
Suzhou, Anhui 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 Suzhou, Anhui does not.
Is Suzhou, Anhui on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Suzhou, Anhui and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Suzhou, Anhui?
About 14 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 55 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.