Zhaotong keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zhaotong and your time
Zhaotong at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Yunnan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.32° N, 103.72° E |
Time zone in Zhaotong
Zhaotong 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. Zhaotong shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhaotong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhaotong for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Zhaotong and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Zhaotong 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 Zhaotong 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Zhaotong
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The earliest sunrise in Zhaotong is at 6:10 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 8:04 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Zhaotong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:10 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:11 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 52 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:54 AM | 7:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 25 min |
When the sun is highest in Zhaotong
Zhaotong sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:05 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Zhaotong
Every city below shares Zhaotong’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liupanshui | 137 km (85 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bijie | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xichang | 157 km (98 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xunchang | 160 km (99 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangjiaba Town | 161 km (100 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yibin | 184 km (114 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuyong | 194 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Qujing | 204 km (127 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhaotong in?
Zhaotong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhaotong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhaotong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhaotong and New York?
Zhaotong 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 Zhaotong does not.
Is Zhaotong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhaotong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhaotong?
About 13 hours 52 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Zhaotong?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Zhaotong lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:05 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.