Zigong keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zigong and your time
Zigong at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Sichuan |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 29.34° N, 104.78° E |
Which time zone Zigong uses
Zigong 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, Zigong keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zigong, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zigong for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zigong is
When it is 9:00 AM in Zigong, 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 |
Zigong 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 Zigong
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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The earliest sunrise in Zigong is at 6:01 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset at 8:05 PM on June 30.
Daylight through the year in Zigong
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:05 AM | 7:12 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:02 AM | 8:03 PM | 14 h 2 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:50 AM | 6:57 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:51 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 16 min |
When the sun is highest in Zigong
Zigong sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:00 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Places close to Zigong
Every city below shares Zigong’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neijiang | 39 km (24 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fuji | 62 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yibin | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Changyuan | 79 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Luzhou | 81 km (50 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xiangjiaba Town | 87 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ziyang | 88 km (54 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Longshui Town | 99 km (61 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
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Tools for time in Zigong
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zigong in?
Zigong uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zigong use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zigong last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zigong and New York?
Zigong 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 Zigong does not.
Is Zigong on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zigong and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zigong?
About 14 hours 2 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 16 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Zigong?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Zigong lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:00 PM on standard time.
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.