Asia · China
Current time in Bengbu
China Standard Time.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Bengbu time
Bengbu keeps one clock.
Bengbu sits in eastern China's Anhui province, where the workday follows the steady rhythm of China Standard Time—no daylight saving shifts to worry about, making it easy to sync with partners in Shanghai or Beijing. The city's daylight hours stretch predictably through the year, so morning meetings and late-afternoon calls stay consistent without seasonal clock changes.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bengbu's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Bengbu observe daylight saving time?
- No, China abolished daylight saving in 1991, so Bengbu stays on CST year-round.
- What UTC offset does Bengbu use?
- Bengbu follows UTC+8, the same as all of China, despite spanning five geographical time zones.
- How does Bengbu's single time zone affect coordination?
- Since all of China uses one time zone, scheduling with other Chinese cities is seamless, but western regions like Xinjiang unofficially use local time.
- When does the sun rise and set in Bengbu?
- In Bengbu, sunrise ranges from about 5:00 AM in summer to 7:00 AM in winter, with sunset between 7:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
- Is Bengbu's time the same as Shanghai?
- Yes, both cities are on CST (UTC+8), so there's no time difference between them.
- How does Bengbu's latitude affect its daylight?
- At 32.9°N, Bengbu experiences moderate seasonal daylight variation, with about 14 hours in summer and 10 in winter.
- What's unique about China's time zone policy?
- China uses a single time zone nationwide, so Bengbu shares the same clock time as Beijing, even though they're 600 km apart.
- Does Bengbu's population affect its work hours?
- With nearly a million residents, Bengbu's business hours align with the national standard, typically 9 AM to 6 PM CST.
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