Current local time in Qitaihe, China
The live clock above shows the time in Qitaihe. Qitaihe is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8 right now (CST).
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Heilongjiang |
| Population | about 398,000 |
| Coordinates | 45.80° N, 130.85° E |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation | CST |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Qitaihe 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 | 5:20 AM | 5:27 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 3:26 AM | 7:09 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| September equinox | 5:02 AM | 5:16 PM | 12 h 13 min |
| December solstice | 6:54 AM | 3:34 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Qitaihe at about 11:25 AM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 43 minutes behind the sun, because Qitaihe sits at 130.8° E, while its time zone is centred on 120.0° E.
Qitaihe time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Qitaihe |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Qitaihe |
|---|---|---|
| Jixi | 56 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Shuangyashan | 104 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Jiamusi | 121 km (75 mi) | same time |
| Mudangiang | 168 km (105 mi) | same time |
| Hegang | 182 km (113 mi) | same time |
| Nancha | 191 km (119 mi) | same time |
| Ussuriysk, Russia | 241 km (150 mi) | 2 hours ahead |
| Tieli | 250 km (155 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 Qitaihe in?
Qitaihe is in the Asia/Shanghai time zone, UTC+8, all year.
Does Qitaihe have daylight saving time?
Qitaihe doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Qitaihe when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Qitaihe's clocks follow a zone centred on 120.0° E, so on standard time they run about 43 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).