Zhaoqing runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhaoqing and your time
Zhaoqing 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 | 23.05° N, 112.46° E |
Which time zone Zhaoqing uses
Zhaoqing 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. Zhaoqing shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhaoqing, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhaoqing for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Zhaoqing and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing
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Close to the equator, days in Zhaoqing last between 10 hours 43 minutes and 13 hours 33 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Zhaoqing
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:35 AM | 6:41 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:45 AM | 7:19 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:19 AM | 6:26 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:07 AM | 5:50 PM | 10 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zhaoqing
Zhaoqing 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.
Places close to Zhaoqing
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zhaoqing.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yunfu | 45 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sanshui | 46 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaping | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Foshan | 69 km (43 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changsha | 78 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guangzhou | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangmen | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shunde | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhaoqing in?
Zhaoqing uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhaoqing use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhaoqing last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhaoqing and New York?
Zhaoqing 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 Zhaoqing does not.
Is Zhaoqing on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhaoqing and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhaoqing?
About 13 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 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.