Time in Kaifeng now
10:05PMCST
CSTUTC+8+13 h vs New York (you)Asia/Shanghai
No clock changes: Kaifeng stays on CST (UTC+8) all year.
Clock rules in Kaifeng
Kaifeng keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Kaifeng 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 114.31° E is UTC+7:37, so the clock runs 23 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:23 PM. That is 8 min later than in Beijing, on the same clock.
Kaifeng 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 Kaifeng
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Kaifeng | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Capital · 600 km | 10:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Ürümqi | Elsewhere in China · 2,490 km | 8:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Pyongyang | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,120 km | 11:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Seoul | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,180 km | 11:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Taipei | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,290 km | 10:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 9:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −13 h | −13 h | −12 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 6:05 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −16 h | −16 h | −15 h |
| London | World cities | 2:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −8 h | −8 h | −7 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 3:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −7 h | −7 h | −6 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 6:05 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −4 h | −4 h | −4 h |
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Places near Kaifeng
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Kaifeng |
|---|---|---|
| Zhengzhou | 60 km west | same clock |
| Xinxiang | 63 km north-west | same clock |
| Xuchang | 95 km south-west | same clock |
| Hebi | 104 km north | same clock |
| Jiaozuo | 109 km north-west | same clock |
| Heze | 117 km north-east | same clock |
| Puyang Chengguanzhen | 120 km north-east | same clock |
| Puyang | 126 km north-east | same clock |
| Pyongyang KP | 1,120 km north-east | 1 h ahead |
Kaifeng at a glance
- CountryChina
- Population1,451,741
- Coordinates34.80° N, 114.31° E
- Elevation76 m
- Time zone IDAsia/Shanghai
- Standard timeCST (UTC+8)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+86
Questions
What time zone is Kaifeng in?
Kaifeng keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Kaifeng is in the zone tzdata calls Asia/Shanghai, described as “Beijing Time”. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Kaifeng change its clocks?
No. Kaifeng 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 Kaifeng and New York?
Kaifeng 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 Kaifeng does not.