Zhucheng runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhucheng and your time
Zhucheng at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shandong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 36.00° N, 119.40° E |
Time zone in Zhucheng
Zhucheng 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.
China spans 2 offsets. Zhucheng shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhucheng, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhucheng for 2026 or 2027.
Zhucheng time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Zhucheng, 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 |
Zhucheng 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 Zhucheng
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Zhucheng runs from 9 hours 43 minutes at the December solstice to 14 hours 36 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:23 PM, comes on June 29.
Daylight through the year in Zhucheng
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:07 AM | 6:14 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:46 AM | 7:22 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:51 AM | 5:58 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:09 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 43 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zhucheng
Zhucheng 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.
Cities near Zhucheng
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zhucheng.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jingzhi | 35 km (22 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Anqiu | 52 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gaomi | 53 km (33 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiaozhou | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Rizhao | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yishui | 74 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinzhai | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Weifang | 84 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhucheng in?
Zhucheng uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhucheng use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhucheng last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhucheng and New York?
Zhucheng 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 Zhucheng does not.
Is Zhucheng on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhucheng and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhucheng?
About 14 hours 36 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 43 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.