Wenzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Wenzhou and your time
Wenzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 28.00° N, 120.67° E |
Time zone in Wenzhou
The clocks in Wenzhou 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Wenzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Wenzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Wenzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Wenzhou time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Wenzhou 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 Wenzhou 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 Wenzhou
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Over the year, daylight in Wenzhou grows from 10 hours 22 minutes to 13 hours 55 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 33 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Wenzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:02 AM | 6:08 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:01 AM | 6:57 PM | 13 h 55 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:46 AM | 5:53 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:45 AM | 5:07 PM | 10 h 22 min |
When the sun is highest in Wenzhou
Wenzhou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:55 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Wenzhou
Every city below shares Wenzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rui'an | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuding | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lishui | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taizhou | 105 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guli | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Songcheng Subdistrict | 141 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fu’an | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongyang | 147 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Wenzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wenzhou in?
Wenzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Wenzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Wenzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Wenzhou and New York?
Wenzhou 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 Wenzhou does not.
Is Wenzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Wenzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Wenzhou?
About 13 hours 55 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 22 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.