Time in Tangshan now
11:59PMCST
CSTUTC+8+13 h vs New York (you)Asia/Shanghai
No clock changes: Tangshan stays on CST (UTC+8) all year.
Clock rules in Tangshan
Tangshan keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Tangshan 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 118.18° E is UTC+7:53, so the clock runs 7 min ahead of the sun: it is highest at about 12:07 PM. That is 7 min earlier than in Beijing, on the same clock.
Tangshan 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 Tangshan
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Tangshan | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing | Capital · 160 km | 11:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Ürümqi | Elsewhere in China · 2,560 km | 9:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | −2 h | −2 h | −2 h |
| Pyongyang | Nearest capitals abroad · 650 km | 12:59 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Seoul | Nearest capitals abroad · 800 km | 12:59 AM Wed, Nov 4 | +1 h | +1 h | +1 h |
| Ulan Bator | Nearest capitals abroad · 1,290 km | 11:59 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 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 Tangshan
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Tangshan |
|---|---|---|
| Linxi | 24 km east | same clock |
| Hangu | 55 km south-west | same clock |
| Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city | 64 km south-west | same clock |
| Tanggu | 83 km south-west | same clock |
| Sanhe | 102 km west | same clock |
| Tianjin | 103 km south-west | same clock |
| Qinhuangdao | 125 km east | same clock |
| Langfang | 127 km west | same clock |
| Pyongyang KP | 654 km east | 1 h ahead |
| Vladivostok RU | 1,204 km north-east | 2 h ahead |
Tangshan at a glance
- CountryChina
- Population3,372,102
- Coordinates39.64° N, 118.18° E
- Elevation7 m
- Time zone IDAsia/Shanghai
- Standard timeCST (UTC+8)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+86
Questions
What time zone is Tangshan in?
Tangshan keeps CST (UTC+8) all year. China has 2 different clock settings; Tangshan is in the zone tzdata calls Asia/Shanghai, described as “Beijing Time”. Its IANA time zone ID is Asia/Shanghai.
Does Tangshan change its clocks?
No. Tangshan 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 Tangshan and New York?
Tangshan 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 Tangshan does not.