Zhangjiakou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zhangjiakou and your time
Zhangjiakou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hebei |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 40.78° N, 114.87° E |
Time zone in Zhangjiakou
Local time in Zhangjiakou 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Zhangjiakou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhangjiakou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhangjiakou for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Zhangjiakou and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Zhangjiakou 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 |
Zhangjiakou 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 Zhangjiakou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Zhangjiakou grows from 9 hours 15 minutes to 15 hours 6 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 51 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Zhangjiakou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:49 AM | 7:55 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:09 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:42 AM | 4:56 PM | 9 h 15 min |
When the sun is highest in Zhangjiakou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Zhangjiakou: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time.
Places close to Zhangjiakou
Every city below shares Zhangjiakou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu | 25 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ulanqab | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Datong | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beijing | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanhe | 206 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Langfang | 210 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baoding | 218 km (136 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dingzhou | 252 km (157 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhangjiakou in?
Zhangjiakou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhangjiakou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhangjiakou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhangjiakou and New York?
Zhangjiakou 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 Zhangjiakou does not.
Is Zhangjiakou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhangjiakou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhangjiakou?
About 15 hours 6 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 15 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.