Tonghua runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Tonghua and your time
Tonghua at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jilin |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 41.72° N, 125.93° E |
Tonghua time zone and clock changes
Tonghua 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, Tonghua keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Tonghua, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Tonghua for 2026 or 2027.
Tonghua time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Tonghua, 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 |
Tonghua 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 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 Tonghua
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Tonghua is at 4:01 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 7:15 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Tonghua
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:40 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:02 AM | 7:14 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:24 AM | 5:33 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 4:09 PM | 9 h 9 min |
Clock time and sun time in Tonghua
Tonghua lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:35 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Tonghua
Only 70 km (43 mi) away, Manpo in North Korea is 1 hour ahead of Tonghua. Crossing between the two means resetting your watch.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baishan | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanren Manchu Autonomous County | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Manpo (North Korea) | 70 km (43 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Kanggye (North Korea) | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Liaoyuan | 145 km (90 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huadian | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fushun | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaiyuan | 180 km (112 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Tonghua
- Convert a time to or from Tonghua: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Tonghua to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Tonghua and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Tonghua in?
Tonghua uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Tonghua use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Tonghua last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Tonghua and New York?
Tonghua 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 Tonghua does not.
Is Tonghua on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Tonghua and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Tonghua?
About 15 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 9 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.