Current local time in Hefei, China
The live clock above shows the time in Hefei. Hefei is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Anhui |
| Population | about 1.7 million |
| Coordinates | 31.85° N, 117.28° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Hefei doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:15 AM | 6:21 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:05 AM | 7:19 PM | 14 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 5:58 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | 7:06 AM | 5:10 PM | 10 h 3 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Hefei at about 12:19 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 11 minutes ahead of the sun, because Hefei sits at 117.3° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Hefei time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Hefei |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 hours behind in Jan, 12 hours behind in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 16 hours behind in Jan, 15 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 8 hours behind in Jan, 7 hours behind in Jul | |
| Paris | 7 hours behind in Jan, 6 hours behind in Jul | |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | |
| Mumbai | 2.5 hours behind | |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead in Jan, 2 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Hefei |
|---|---|---|
| Luan | 76 km (47 mi) | same time |
| Huainan | 91 km (57 mi) | same time |
| Tongling | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Maanshan | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Wuhu | 117 km (73 mi) | same time |
| Bengbu | 122 km (76 mi) | same time |
| Nanjing | 143 km (89 mi) | same time |
| Anqing | 152 km (94 mi) | same time |
Other cities in China
- Shanghai
- Beijing
- Guangzhou
- Wuhan
- Tianjin
- Chongqing
- Dongguan
- Shenzhen
- Shenyeng
- Chengdu
- Xian
- Harbin
- Nanjing
- Hechi
- Changchun
- Taiyuan
- Dalian
- Hangzhou
Questions people ask
What time zone is Hefei in?
Hefei is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Hefei have daylight saving time?
Hefei doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Hefei when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Hefei's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 11 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).