Zhuhai runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhuhai and your time
Zhuhai at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 22.28° N, 113.57° E |
Time zone in Zhuhai
Local time in Zhuhai 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.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Zhuhai keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhuhai, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhuhai for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Zhuhai and other cities
Take 9:00 AM in Zhuhai: 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 |
Because Zhuhai 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 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 and sunset in Zhuhai
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length barely moves in Zhuhai, from 10 hours 46 minutes to 13 hours 30 minutes. Sunrise and sunset shift by less than an hour across the year.
Daylight through the year in Zhuhai
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:43 AM | 7:12 PM | 13 h 30 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:01 AM | 5:47 PM | 10 h 46 min |
When the sun is highest in Zhuhai
Zhuhai lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Zhuhai
Every city below shares Zhuhai’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macao | 9 km (5 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jing’an | 29 km (18 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongshan | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou Town | 57 km (35 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Tantou | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shenzhen | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangmen | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Humen Town | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Zhuhai
- Convert a time to or from Zhuhai: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Zhuhai to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Zhuhai and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhuhai in?
Zhuhai uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhuhai use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhuhai last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhuhai and New York?
Zhuhai 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 Zhuhai does not.
Is Zhuhai on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhuhai and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhuhai?
About 13 hours 30 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 46 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.