Zhangzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhangzhou and your time
Zhangzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Fujian |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 24.51° N, 117.66° E |
Zhangzhou time zone and clock changes
Zhangzhou 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Zhangzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhangzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhangzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zhangzhou is
Take 9:00 AM in Zhangzhou: 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 Zhangzhou 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.
Daylight in Zhangzhou
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Zhangzhou runs from 10 hours 37 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 40 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:02 PM, comes on July 3.
Daylight through the year in Zhangzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:14 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:21 AM | 7:01 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:58 AM | 6:05 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:49 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 37 min |
When the sun is highest in Zhangzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Zhangzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:10 PM on standard time.
Places close to Zhangzhou
Every city below shares Zhangzhou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiamen | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longyan | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jinjiang | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Quanzhou | 104 km (65 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Huanggang | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaozhou | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Meizhou | 158 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shantou | 163 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Zhangzhou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhangzhou in?
Zhangzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhangzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhangzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhangzhou and New York?
Zhangzhou 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 Zhangzhou does not.
Is Zhangzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhangzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhangzhou?
About 13 hours 40 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 37 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.