Zhangye keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zhangye and your time
Zhangye at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Gansu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 38.93° N, 100.45° E |
Time zone in Zhangye
The clocks in Zhangye 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, Zhangye keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhangye, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhangye for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zhangye is
Take 9:00 AM in Zhangye: the clock reads 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 Zhangye 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 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 Zhangye
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Day length in Zhangye runs from 9 hours 26 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:48 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Zhangye
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:22 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:53 AM | 8:47 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 7:06 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:34 AM | 6:00 PM | 9 h 26 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zhangye
Zhangye sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:20 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Zhangye
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zhangye.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinchang | 159 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiuquan | 189 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiayuguan | 210 km (131 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuwei | 220 km (137 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qiaotou Town | 247 km (153 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xining | 281 km (175 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Plan around the time in Zhangye
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhangye in?
Zhangye uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhangye use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhangye last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhangye and New York?
Zhangye 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 Zhangye does not.
Is Zhangye on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhangye and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhangye?
About 14 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 26 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Zhangye?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Zhangye lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:20 PM on standard time.
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.