Zhuanghe runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhuanghe and your time
Zhuanghe at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Liaoning |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 39.70° N, 122.99° E |
Time zone in Zhuanghe
Zhuanghe 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, Zhuanghe keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhuanghe, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhuanghe for 2026 or 2027.
Zhuanghe time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Zhuanghe, 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 |
Zhuanghe 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.
Daylight in Zhuanghe
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Zhuanghe grows from 9 hours 22 minutes to 14 hours 59 minutes and back, a swing of 5 hours 37 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Zhuanghe
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:20 AM | 7:19 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:36 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:06 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 22 min |
When the sun is highest in Zhuanghe
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Zhuanghe: solar noon falls at about 11:50 AM on standard time.
Cities near Zhuanghe
Distance is not the same as time: Sinuiju (North Korea) lies just 128 km (80 mi) away, yet its clock is 1 hour ahead of Zhuanghe.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wafangdian | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pulandian | 94 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengcheng | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Newchwang | 125 km (78 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sinuiju (North Korea) | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | 1 h ahead |
| Dandong | 129 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haicheng | 130 km (81 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dalian | 148 km (92 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Plan around the time in Zhuanghe
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhuanghe in?
Zhuanghe uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhuanghe use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhuanghe last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhuanghe and New York?
Zhuanghe 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 Zhuanghe does not.
Is Zhuanghe on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhuanghe and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhuanghe?
About 14 hours 59 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 22 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.