Time in Changzhi now
10:06PMCST
CSTUTC+8+13 h vs New York (you)Asia/Shanghai
No clock changes: Changzhi stays on CST (UTC+8) all year.
Clock rules in Changzhi
Changzhi keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Changzhi is in the zone tzdata calls Asia/Shanghai, described as “Beijing Time”.
There is no daylight saving time; the last summer time here was in 1991.
Local mean solar time at 113.11° E is UTC+7:32, so the clock runs 28 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:28 PM. That is 13 min later than in Beijing, on the same clock.
Changzhi has kept the same clocks as Shanghai since at least 1970; the zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the Asia/Shanghai page.
Time difference from Changzhi
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Changzhi | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Capital · 500 km | 10:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Ürümqi | Elsewhere in China · 2,320 km | 8:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Pyongyang | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,160 km | 11:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Seoul | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,240 km | 11:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Ulan Bator | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,400 km | 10:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 9:06 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −13 h | −13 h | −12 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 6:06 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −16 h | −16 h | −15 h |
| London | World cities | 2:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −8 h | −8 h | −7 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 3:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −6 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 6:06 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −4 h | −4 h | −4 h |
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Places near Changzhi
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Changzhi |
|---|---|---|
| Jincheng | 80 km south | same clock |
| Hecun | 98 km north-east | same clock |
| Linshui | 102 km east | same clock |
| Jiaozuo | 106 km south | same clock |
| Anyang | 115 km east | same clock |
| Hebi | 118 km south-east | same clock |
| Xinxiang | 127 km south-east | same clock |
| Jiyuan | 130 km south | same clock |
| Pyongyang KP | 1,157 km east | 1 h ahead |
Changzhi at a glance
- CountryChina
- Population1,214,940
- Coordinates36.18° N, 113.11° E
- Elevation937 m
- Time zone IDAsia/Shanghai
- Standard timeCST (UTC+8)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+86
Questions
What time zone is Changzhi in?
Changzhi keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Changzhi is in the zone tzdata calls Asia/Shanghai, described as “Beijing Time”. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Changzhi change its clocks?
No. Changzhi does not change its clocks under the current rules. It last used daylight saving time in 1991, after 6 years with summer time since 1970.
What is the time difference between Changzhi and New York?
Changzhi is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York changes its clocks and Changzhi does not.