Zhanjiang keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zhanjiang and your time
Zhanjiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 21.23° N, 110.39° E |
Time zone in Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang 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. Zhanjiang shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhanjiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhanjiang for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Zhanjiang and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Zhanjiang 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 Zhanjiang 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 and sunset in Zhanjiang
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Zhanjiang, from 10 hours 51 minutes to 13 hours 26 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Zhanjiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:43 AM | 6:49 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 7:23 PM | 13 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:27 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:12 AM | 6:02 PM | 10 h 51 min |
When the sun is highest in Zhanjiang
Zhanjiang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:40 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Zhanjiang
Every city below shares Zhanjiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuchuan | 46 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lianjiang | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maoming | 73 km (45 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaozhou | 90 km (56 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hepu | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haikou | 133 km (83 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Beihai | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinyi | 139 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhanjiang in?
Zhanjiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhanjiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhanjiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhanjiang and New York?
Zhanjiang 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 Zhanjiang does not.
Is Zhanjiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhanjiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhanjiang?
About 13 hours 26 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 51 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.