Where to stay
Neighborhood guide
The central urban area keeps shops and services within reach, while districts further out on the surrounding plateau are more spread apart. A nearby bus route is a practical consideration.
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Changzhi, Shanxi, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Changzhi is a city in China, with a population of about 699,500. Unlike many places, it does not observe daylight saving time.
Time zone
UTC offset
UTC+08:00
Country
🇨🇳 China
Population
699,514
Calling code
+86
Currency
CNY
Changzhi vs. other major cities
Shift date & time
−12h+12h
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- Sunrise / sunset
- 06:44 / 17:50
- Day length
- 11h 6m
Changzhi, beyond the clock
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
What to see
Timed to the light
The surrounding plateau scenery is a notable feature of the area, with the region's elevation keeping summers milder than in much of lowland China.
Weather & daylight
October
- Sunrise
- 06:44
- Sunset
- 17:50
- Daylight
- 11h 6m
Getting around
Transit notes
Local buses and taxis cover the main routes around the city.
Best time to visit
Seasons & timing
Summers here stay relatively cool thanks to the elevation, while winters are cold, making spring and autumn especially pleasant in between.
Currency & language
🇨🇳 CNY
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
The Chinese yuan is the currency here, and Mandarin Chinese is spoken locally. A modest, courteous manner is generally well received.
Common questions
What time zone is Changzhi in?
Changzhi uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, currently CST (UTC+08:00).
Does Changzhi observe daylight saving time?
No clock changes are scheduled for Changzhi in the next year.
How many hours ahead or behind is Changzhi?
Changzhi is 8 hours ahead of UTC, 12 hours ahead of New York City, 7 hours ahead of London and 1 hour behind Tokyo. Relative to your own clock: .