Zhongwei runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhongwei and your time
Zhongwei at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Ningxia |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 37.51° N, 105.19° E |
Which time zone Zhongwei uses
Zhongwei 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, Zhongwei keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhongwei, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhongwei for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zhongwei is
Take 9:00 AM in Zhongwei: 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 |
Zhongwei never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
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 Zhongwei
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Zhongwei runs from 9 hours 34 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 45 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 8:24 PM, comes on June 28.
Daylight through the year in Zhongwei
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:03 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:38 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 8:10 AM | 5:45 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zhongwei
The clock in Zhongwei runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Zhongwei
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zhongwei.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuzhong | 103 km (64 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Baiyin | 140 km (87 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yinchuan | 143 km (89 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guyuan | 193 km (120 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shizuishan | 194 km (121 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Lanzhou | 202 km (125 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dingxi | 222 km (138 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wuwei | 230 km (143 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhongwei in?
Zhongwei uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhongwei use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhongwei last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhongwei and New York?
Zhongwei 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 Zhongwei does not.
Is Zhongwei on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhongwei and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhongwei?
About 14 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 34 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Zhongwei?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Zhongwei lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 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.