Zhenjiang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhenjiang and your time
Zhenjiang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Jiangsu |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 32.21° N, 119.46° E |
Zhenjiang time zone and clock changes
Zhenjiang 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Zhenjiang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhenjiang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhenjiang for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zhenjiang is
When it is 9:00 AM in Zhenjiang, it 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 Zhenjiang 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 Zhenjiang
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The earliest sunrise in Zhenjiang is at 4:55 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:13 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Zhenjiang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:13 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:56 AM | 7:12 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:59 AM | 5:02 PM | 10 h 2 min |
When the sun is highest in Zhenjiang
Zhenjiang lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:00 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Zhenjiang
Every city below shares Zhenjiang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yangzhou | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhenzhou | 28 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taizhou | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanjing | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changzhou | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangyin | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinghua | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yixing | 101 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Zhenjiang
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhenjiang in?
Zhenjiang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhenjiang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhenjiang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhenjiang and New York?
Zhenjiang 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 Zhenjiang does not.
Is Zhenjiang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhenjiang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhenjiang?
About 14 hours 16 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 2 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.