Xuzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Xuzhou and your time
Xuzhou 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 | 34.20° N, 117.28° E |
Xuzhou time zone and clock changes
Xuzhou follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Xuzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Xuzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Xuzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Xuzhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Xuzhou, 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 |
Xuzhou 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Xuzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Xuzhou grows from 9 hours 52 minutes to 14 hours 26 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 34 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Xuzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:59 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:13 AM | 5:05 PM | 9 h 52 min |
Clock time and sun time in Xuzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Xuzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Cities near Xuzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Xuzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jiawang | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huaibei | 52 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pizhou | 62 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Peicheng | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiazhen | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suicheng Subdistrict | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suzhou | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zaozhuang | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Xuzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Xuzhou in?
Xuzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Xuzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Xuzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Xuzhou and New York?
Xuzhou 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 Xuzhou does not.
Is Xuzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Xuzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Xuzhou?
About 14 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 52 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.