Tangshan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tangshan and your time
Tangshan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 39.64° N, 118.18° E |
Which time zone Tangshan uses
Tangshan 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Tangshan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Tangshan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tangshan for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Tangshan and other cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Tangshan, 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 |
Tangshan 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 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 Tangshan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Day length in Tangshan runs from 9 hours 22 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 59 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:39 PM, comes on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Tangshan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:11 AM | 6:19 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:40 AM | 7:38 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:25 AM | 4:47 PM | 9 h 22 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tangshan
Tangshan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Tangshan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Tangshan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linxi | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanhe | 102 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tianjin | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qinhuangdao | 125 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Langfang | 127 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shanhaiguan | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chengde | 147 km (91 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beijing | 155 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Tangshan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tangshan in?
Tangshan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Tangshan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tangshan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Tangshan and New York?
Tangshan 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 Tangshan does not.
Is Tangshan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Tangshan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tangshan?
About 14 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 22 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.