Zhoukou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zhoukou and your time
Zhoukou 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 | 33.61° N, 114.65° E |
Which time zone Zhoukou uses
Local time in Zhoukou is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
China spans 2 offsets. Zhoukou shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhoukou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhoukou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zhoukou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Zhoukou, 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 Zhoukou 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 and sunset in Zhoukou
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The earliest sunrise in Zhoukou is at 5:11 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:36 PM on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Zhoukou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:12 AM | 7:35 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:22 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 55 min |
When the sun is highest in Zhoukou
Zhoukou lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Zhoukou
Every city below shares Zhoukou’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luohe | 57 km (36 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jieshou | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuchang | 86 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhumadian | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bozhou | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdingshan | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangqiu | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuyang | 134 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Zhoukou
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhoukou in?
Zhoukou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhoukou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhoukou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhoukou and New York?
Zhoukou 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 Zhoukou does not.
Is Zhoukou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhoukou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhoukou?
About 14 hours 23 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 55 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.