Zhumadian runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Zhumadian and your time
Zhumadian 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 | 32.98° N, 114.03° E |
Zhumadian time zone and clock changes
Local time in Zhumadian 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, Zhumadian keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhumadian, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhumadian for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zhumadian is
Take 9:00 AM in Zhumadian: 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 Zhumadian 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, sunset and day length in Zhumadian
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The earliest sunrise in Zhumadian is at 5:15 AM on June 12, and the latest sunset at 7:37 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Zhumadian
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:28 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:16 AM | 7:36 PM | 14 h 20 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:12 AM | 6:20 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:23 AM | 5:22 PM | 9 h 58 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zhumadian
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Zhumadian: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Cities near Zhumadian
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zhumadian.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luohe | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhoukou | 91 km (57 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xinyang | 96 km (60 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingdingshan | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Binhe Subdistrict | 116 km (72 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuchang | 118 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jieshou | 128 km (80 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nanyang | 138 km (86 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhumadian in?
Zhumadian uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhumadian use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhumadian last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhumadian and New York?
Zhumadian 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 Zhumadian does not.
Is Zhumadian on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhumadian and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhumadian?
About 14 hours 20 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 58 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.