Wuxi runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Wuxi and your time
Wuxi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 31.57° N, 120.29° E |
Time zone in Wuxi
The clocks in Wuxi 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. Wuxi shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Wuxi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Wuxi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Wuxi is
When it is 9:00 AM in Wuxi, 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 |
Wuxi 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.
Daylight in Wuxi
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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Over the year, daylight in Wuxi grows from 10 hours 5 minutes to 14 hours 13 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 8 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Wuxi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:03 AM | 6:10 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:54 AM | 7:07 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:47 AM | 5:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:55 AM | 5:00 PM | 10 h 5 min |
Clock time and sun time in Wuxi
Wuxi lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Wuxi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Wuxi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiangyin | 38 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhou | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhangjiagang | 41 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 41 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changshu | 44 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yixing | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kunshan | 67 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantong | 76 km (47 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Wuxi
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Wuxi in?
Wuxi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Wuxi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Wuxi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Wuxi and New York?
Wuxi 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 Wuxi does not.
Is Wuxi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Wuxi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Wuxi?
About 14 hours 13 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 5 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.