Current local time in Hegang, China
The live clock above shows the time in Hegang. Hegang is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Heilongjiang |
| Population | about 658,000 |
| Coordinates | 47.40° N, 130.37° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Hegang 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 | 5:22 AM | 5:29 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 3:21 AM | 7:18 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| September equinox | 5:04 AM | 5:18 PM | 12 h 14 min |
| December solstice | 7:02 AM | 3:29 PM | 8 h 27 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Hegang at about 11:27 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 41 minutes behind the sun, because Hegang sits at 130.4° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Hegang time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Hegang |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hegang |
|---|---|---|
| Jiamusi | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Nancha | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Shuangyashan | 110 km (68 mi) | same time |
| Yichun | 115 km (72 mi) | same time |
| Qitaihe | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Tieli | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Jixi | 238 km (148 mi) | same time |
| Hailun | 259 km (161 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 Hegang in?
Hegang is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Hegang have daylight saving time?
Hegang doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Hegang when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Hegang's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 41 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).