Taicang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Taicang and your time
Taicang 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 | 31.45° N, 121.09° E |
Which time zone Taicang uses
Local time in Taicang 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Taicang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Taicang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Taicang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Taicang is
When it is 9:00 AM in Taicang, 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 |
Because Taicang 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 Taicang
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Day length in Taicang runs from 10 hours 6 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 12 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:04 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Taicang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:51 AM | 7:03 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:44 AM | 5:52 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:51 AM | 4:57 PM | 10 h 6 min |
When the sun is highest in Taicang
Taicang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Taicang
Every city below shares Taicang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kunshan | 15 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changshu | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shanghai | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chongming | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantong | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangjiagang | 70 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuxi | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Taicang
- Convert a time to or from Taicang: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taicang in?
Taicang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Taicang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Taicang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Taicang and New York?
Taicang 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 Taicang does not.
Is Taicang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Taicang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Taicang?
About 14 hours 12 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 6 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.