Zhoushan runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhoushan and your time
Zhoushan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Zhejiang |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.99° N, 122.20° E |
Which time zone Zhoushan uses
Local time in Zhoushan 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. Zhoushan shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhoushan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhoushan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zhoushan is
Take 9:00 AM in Zhoushan: 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 |
Zhoushan 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 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 Zhoushan
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Over the year, daylight in Zhoushan grows from 10 hours 13 minutes to 14 hours 5 minutes and back, a swing of 3 hours 52 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Zhoushan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:56 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:51 AM | 6:55 PM | 14 h 5 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:40 AM | 5:47 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 6:43 AM | 4:56 PM | 10 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zhoushan
Zhoushan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Zhoushan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zhoushan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo | 64 km (40 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cixi | 95 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yuyao | 102 km (63 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shangyu | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shanghai | 155 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoxing | 157 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaxing | 163 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Taizhou | 165 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Tools for time in Zhoushan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhoushan in?
Zhoushan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhoushan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhoushan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhoushan and New York?
Zhoushan 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 Zhoushan does not.
Is Zhoushan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhoushan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhoushan?
About 14 hours 5 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 13 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.