Zaoyang City keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zaoyang City and your time
Zaoyang City at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hubei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 32.13° N, 112.75° E |
Which time zone Zaoyang City uses
Zaoyang City 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Zaoyang City keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zaoyang City, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zaoyang City for 2026 or 2027.
Zaoyang City time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Zaoyang City 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 Zaoyang City 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 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Zaoyang City
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The earliest sunrise in Zaoyang City is at 5:22 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:39 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Zaoyang City
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:33 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:23 AM | 7:38 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:18 AM | 6:25 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:26 AM | 5:29 PM | 10 h 3 min |
When the sun is highest in Zaoyang City
Zaoyang City lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:30 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Zaoyang City
Every city below shares Zaoyang City’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiangyang | 58 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Binhe Subdistrict | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Suizhou | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huazhou Subdistrict | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanyang | 100 km (62 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Laohekou | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongxiang City | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenping | 112 km (70 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zaoyang City in?
Zaoyang City uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zaoyang City use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zaoyang City last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zaoyang City and New York?
Zaoyang City 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 Zaoyang City does not.
Is Zaoyang City on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zaoyang City and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zaoyang City?
About 14 hours 15 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 3 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.