Taizhou, Zhejiang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Taizhou, Zhejiang and your time
Taizhou, Zhejiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.66° N, 121.43° E |
Time zone in Taizhou, Zhejiang
Taizhou, Zhejiang 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. Taizhou, Zhejiang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Taizhou, Zhejiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Taizhou, Zhejiang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Taizhou, Zhejiang is
A 9:00 AM start in Taizhou, Zhejiang 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 Taizhou, Zhejiang 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 Taizhou, Zhejiang
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The earliest sunrise in Taizhou, Zhejiang is at 4:56 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 6:56 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Taizhou, Zhejiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:59 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:57 AM | 6:55 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:43 AM | 5:50 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:43 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 19 min |
Clock time and sun time in Taizhou, Zhejiang
Taizhou, Zhejiang 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 Taizhou, Zhejiang
All the places listed below keep the same time as Taizhou, Zhejiang.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wenzhou | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rui'an | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongyang | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ningbo | 136 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guli | 139 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lishui | 150 km (93 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiwu | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuyao | 157 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Taizhou, Zhejiang in?
Taizhou, Zhejiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Taizhou, Zhejiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Taizhou, Zhejiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Taizhou, Zhejiang and New York?
Taizhou, Zhejiang 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 Taizhou, Zhejiang does not.
Is Taizhou, Zhejiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Taizhou, Zhejiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Taizhou, Zhejiang?
About 13 hours 58 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 19 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.