Zhuzhou keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zhuzhou and your time
Zhuzhou at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Hunan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.83° N, 113.15° E |
Time zone in Zhuzhou
Zhuzhou 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, Zhuzhou keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zhuzhou, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zhuzhou for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zhuzhou is
When it is 9:00 AM in Zhuzhou, 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 |
Zhuzhou 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 Zhuzhou
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Zhuzhou is at 5:31 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 7:28 PM on July 1.
Daylight through the year in Zhuzhou
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:32 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:14 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zhuzhou
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Zhuzhou: solar noon falls at about 12:25 PM on standard time.
Places close to Zhuzhou
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zhuzhou.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xiangtan | 25 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changsha | 44 km (28 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liuyang | 59 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangxiang City | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaoshan | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Pingxiang | 73 km (46 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yiyang | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Loudi | 114 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zhuzhou in?
Zhuzhou uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zhuzhou use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zhuzhou last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zhuzhou and New York?
Zhuzhou 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 Zhuzhou does not.
Is Zhuzhou on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zhuzhou and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zhuzhou?
About 13 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 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.