Wanzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Wanzhou and your time
Wanzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Chongqing |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 30.76° N, 108.40° E |
Which time zone Wanzhou uses
Local time in Wanzhou 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. Wanzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Wanzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Wanzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Wanzhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Wanzhou, 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 Wanzhou 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 Wanzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Wanzhou is at 5:43 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset at 7:53 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Wanzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:51 AM | 6:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:44 AM | 7:52 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:35 AM | 6:42 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:40 AM | 5:49 PM | 10 h 9 min |
When the sun is highest in Wanzhou
The clock in Wanzhou runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Cities near Wanzhou
Every city below shares Wanzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanfeng | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liangping | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lichuan | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanbin | 89 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dazhou | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengjie | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guixi | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Enshi | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wanzhou in?
Wanzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Wanzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Wanzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Wanzhou and New York?
Wanzhou 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 Wanzhou does not.
Is Wanzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Wanzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Wanzhou?
About 14 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Wanzhou?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Wanzhou lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
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.