Zunyi keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Zunyi and your time
Zunyi at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guizhou |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 27.69° N, 106.91° E |
Which time zone Zunyi uses
The clocks in Zunyi follow Asia/Shanghai and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1991. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC+8.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Zunyi keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Zunyi, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Zunyi for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Zunyi is
When it is 9:00 AM in Zunyi, 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 |
Because Zunyi 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 Zunyi
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Day length in Zunyi runs from 10 hours 23 minutes at the December solstice to 13 hours 54 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 7:52 PM, comes on July 2.
Daylight through the year in Zunyi
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:57 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:57 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:39 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 23 min |
Clock time and sun time in Zunyi
Zunyi sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 12:50 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Zunyi
All the places listed below keep the same time as Zunyi.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulin | 115 km (71 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guiyang | 124 km (77 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Wansheng Subdistrict | 142 km (88 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Gunan Subdistrict | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xuyong | 154 km (96 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kaili | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hejiang | 163 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongcheng Subdistrict | 164 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Zunyi in?
Zunyi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Zunyi use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Zunyi last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Zunyi and New York?
Zunyi 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 Zunyi does not.
Is Zunyi on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Zunyi and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Zunyi?
About 13 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 23 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Zunyi?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Zunyi lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:50 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.