Suzhou, Jiangsu keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Suzhou, Jiangsu and your time
Suzhou, Jiangsu at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.30° N, 120.60° E |
Suzhou, Jiangsu time zone and clock changes
Suzhou, Jiangsu follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Suzhou, Jiangsu shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Suzhou, Jiangsu, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Suzhou, Jiangsu for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Suzhou, Jiangsu is
A 9:00 AM start in Suzhou, Jiangsu 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 Suzhou, Jiangsu 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.
Daylight in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Suzhou, Jiangsu runs from 10 hours 7 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 11 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:06 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Suzhou, Jiangsu
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:05 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:46 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:53 AM | 4:59 PM | 10 h 7 min |
Clock time and sun time in Suzhou, Jiangsu
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Suzhou, Jiangsu: solar noon falls at about 12:00 PM on standard time.
Places close to Suzhou, Jiangsu
All the places listed below keep the same time as Suzhou, Jiangsu.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunshan | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changshu | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxi | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taicang | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangjiagang | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaxing | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huzhou | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yixing | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Suzhou, Jiangsu in?
Suzhou, Jiangsu uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Suzhou, Jiangsu use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Suzhou, Jiangsu 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, Jiangsu and New York?
Suzhou, Jiangsu 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, Jiangsu does not.
Is Suzhou, Jiangsu on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Suzhou, Jiangsu and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Suzhou, Jiangsu?
About 14 hours 11 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 7 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.