Yangzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yangzhou and your time
Yangzhou 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 | 32.40° N, 119.44° E |
Yangzhou time zone and clock changes
Local time in Yangzhou is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Yangzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Yangzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yangzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Yangzhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Yangzhou, 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 |
Yangzhou 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Yangzhou
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Day length in Yangzhou runs from 10 hours 1 minute at the December solstice to 14 hours 17 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:13 PM, comes on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Yangzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:56 AM | 7:12 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:00 AM | 5:01 PM | 10 h 1 min |
Clock time and sun time in Yangzhou
Yangzhou 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 Yangzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Yangzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhenjiang | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenzhou | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taizhou | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinghua | 71 km (44 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanjing | 72 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhou | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangyin | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongtai Town | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yangzhou in?
Yangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yangzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yangzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yangzhou and New York?
Yangzhou 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 Yangzhou does not.
Is Yangzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yangzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yangzhou?
About 14 hours 17 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 1 minute 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.