Time in Jinzhong now
11:59PMCST
CSTUTC+8+13 h vs New York (you)Asia/Shanghai
No clock changes: Jinzhong stays on CST (UTC+8) all year.
Clock rules in Jinzhong
Jinzhong keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Jinzhong 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 112.75° E is UTC+7:31, so the clock runs 29 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:29 PM. That is 15 min later than in Beijing, on the same clock.
Jinzhong 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 Jinzhong
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Jinzhong | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Capital · 400 km | 11:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Ürümqi | Elsewhere in China · 2,220 km | 9:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Pyongyang | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,140 km | 12:59 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Ulan Bator | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,230 km | 11:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Seoul | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,250 km | 12:59 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| New York City | World cities | 10:59 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −13 h | −13 h | −12 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 7:59 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −16 h | −16 h | −15 h |
| London | World cities | 3:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −8 h | −8 h | −7 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 4:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −6 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 7:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −4 h | −4 h | −4 h |
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Places near Jinzhong
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Jinzhong |
|---|---|---|
| Yuci | 2 km west | same clock |
| Taiyuan | 27 km north-west | same clock |
| Yangquan | 74 km east | same clock |
| Xinzhou | 81 km north | same clock |
| Jiexiu | 105 km south-west | same clock |
| Yuanping | 115 km north | same clock |
| Lüliang | 143 km west | same clock |
| Shijiazhuang | 156 km east | same clock |
| Pyongyang KP | 1,142 km east | 1 h ahead |
Jinzhong at a glance
- CountryChina
- Population1,226,617
- Coordinates37.68° N, 112.75° E
- Elevation821 m
- Time zone IDAsia/Shanghai
- Standard timeCST (UTC+8)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+86
Questions
What time zone is Jinzhong in?
Jinzhong keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Jinzhong is in the zone tzdata calls Asia/Shanghai, described as “Beijing Time”. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Jinzhong change its clocks?
No. Jinzhong 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 Jinzhong and New York?
Jinzhong 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 Jinzhong does not.