Weihai keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Weihai and your time
Weihai at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.51° N, 122.11° E |
Which time zone Weihai uses
The clocks in Weihai 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, Weihai keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Weihai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Weihai for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Weihai is
Take 9:00 AM in Weihai: the clock reads 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 Weihai 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.
Daylight in Weihai
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Weihai grows from 9 hours 34 minutes to 14 hours 45 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 11 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Weihai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:31 AM | 7:16 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:40 AM | 5:48 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:03 AM | 4:37 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Weihai
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Weihai: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Places close to Weihai
All the places listed below keep the same time as Weihai.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tianfu | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yantai | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongcun | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laiyang | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhaoyuan | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laixi | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dalian | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laizhou | 195 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Weihai
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Weihai in?
Weihai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Weihai use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Weihai last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Weihai and New York?
Weihai 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 Weihai does not.
Is Weihai on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Weihai and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Weihai?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 34 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.