Tianjin keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Tianjin and your time
Tianjin at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Tianjin |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 39.14° N, 117.18° E |
Time zone in Tianjin
The clocks in Tianjin 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Tianjin keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Tianjin, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tianjin for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Tianjin is
A 9:00 AM start in Tianjin 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 Tianjin 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 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, sunset and day length in Tianjin
Today
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Day length in Tianjin runs from 9 hours 25 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 55 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:42 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Tianjin
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:45 AM | 7:41 PM | 14 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:27 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 25 min |
When the sun is highest in Tianjin
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Tianjin: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Tianjin
Every city below shares Tianjin’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langfang | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanhe | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cangzhou | 97 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tangshan | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beijing | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Linxi | 126 km (79 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoding | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dezhou | 201 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tianjin in?
Tianjin uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Tianjin use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tianjin last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Tianjin and New York?
Tianjin 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 Tianjin does not.
Is Tianjin on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Tianjin and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tianjin?
About 14 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 25 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.