Zhengzhou runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhengzhou and your time
Zhengzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Henan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 34.76° N, 113.65° E |
Time zone in Zhengzhou
The clocks in Zhengzhou 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Zhengzhou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhengzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhengzhou for 2026 or 2027.
Zhengzhou time compared with major cities
Take 9:00 AM in Zhengzhou: 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 Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
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The earliest sunrise in Zhengzhou is at 5:12 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:43 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Zhengzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:12 AM | 7:42 PM | 14 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:14 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:29 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 49 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Zhengzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zhengzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xinxiang | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaifeng | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozuo | 65 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuchang | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiyuan | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luoyang | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jincheng | 111 km (69 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdingshan | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhengzhou in?
Zhengzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhengzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhengzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhengzhou and New York?
Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou does not.
Is Zhengzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhengzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhengzhou?
About 14 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 49 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.