Yongzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Yongzhou and your time
Yongzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hunan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 26.42° N, 111.61° E |
Which time zone Yongzhou uses
The clocks in Yongzhou 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, Yongzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Yongzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Yongzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Yongzhou and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Yongzhou 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 |
Yongzhou 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 Yongzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Yongzhou is at 5:40 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:31 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Yongzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:41 AM | 7:29 PM | 13 h 48 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:22 AM | 6:29 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:17 AM | 5:46 PM | 10 h 29 min |
When the sun is highest in Yongzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Yongzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:35 PM on standard time.
Places close to Yongzhou
Every city below shares Yongzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaoyang | 92 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wugang | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hengyang | 113 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Leiyang | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lengshuijiang | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Loudi | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chenzhou | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangxiang City | 172 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Yongzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Yongzhou in?
Yongzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Yongzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Yongzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Yongzhou and New York?
Yongzhou 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 Yongzhou does not.
Is Yongzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Yongzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Yongzhou?
About 13 hours 48 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 29 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.