Time in Handan now
11:54PMCST
CSTUTC+8+13 h vs New York (you)Asia/Shanghai
No clock changes: Handan stays on CST (UTC+8) all year.
Clock rules in Handan
Handan keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Handan 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 114.49° E is UTC+7:38, so the clock runs 22 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:22 PM. That is 8 min later than in Beijing, on the same clock.
Handan 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 Handan
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Handan | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Capital · 400 km | 11:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Ürümqi | Elsewhere in China · 2,410 km | 9:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Pyongyang | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,020 km | 12:54 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Seoul | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,110 km | 12:54 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Ulan Bator | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,400 km | 11:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 10:54 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −13 h | −13 h | −12 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 7:54 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −16 h | −16 h | −15 h |
| London | World cities | 3:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −8 h | −8 h | −7 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −6 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:54 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −4 h | −4 h | −4 h |
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Places near Handan
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Handan |
|---|---|---|
| Linshui | 33 km south-west | same clock |
| Hecun | 35 km west | same clock |
| Shahecheng | 37 km north | same clock |
| Xingtai | 50 km north | same clock |
| Anyang | 58 km south | same clock |
| Hebi | 99 km south | same clock |
| Puyang | 107 km south-east | same clock |
| Puyang Chengguanzhen | 112 km south-east | same clock |
| Pyongyang KP | 1,025 km east | 1 h ahead |
Handan at a glance
- CountryChina
- Population1,358,318
- Coordinates36.61° N, 114.49° E
- Elevation61 m
- Time zone IDAsia/Shanghai
- Standard timeCST (UTC+8)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+86
Questions
What time zone is Handan in?
Handan keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Handan is in the zone tzdata calls Asia/Shanghai, described as “Beijing Time”. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Handan change its clocks?
No. Handan 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 Handan and New York?
Handan 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 Handan does not.