Wenchang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Wenchang and your time
Wenchang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hainan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 19.55° N, 110.80° E |
Wenchang time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Wenchang 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, Wenchang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Wenchang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Wenchang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Wenchang and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Wenchang: 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 |
Wenchang 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 Wenchang
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Wenchang, from 10 hours 57 minutes to 13 hours 19 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Wenchang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:59 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 19 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 6:04 PM | 10 h 57 min |
When the sun is highest in Wenchang
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Wenchang: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Cities near Wenchang
Every city below shares Wenchang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qionghai | 49 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haikou | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wanning | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Danzhou | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuzhishan City | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhanjiang | 192 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanya | 198 km (123 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuchuan | 212 km (132 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wenchang in?
Wenchang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Wenchang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Wenchang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Wenchang and New York?
Wenchang 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 Wenchang does not.
Is Wenchang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Wenchang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Wenchang?
About 13 hours 19 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 57 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.