Daylight Savings Time Changes in China 🇨🇳 (1986)

Next change:
MAY
4
1 hour Forward
04 May 1986, 01:59
Country: China
Capital: Beijing
Abbreviations: CN, CHN
IANA Time Zones: 7
Dial Code: +86

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

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After
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4 MAY

04 May 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 04 May 1986, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 04 May 1986, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 04 May 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

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After
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14 SEP

14 Sep 1986 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 14 September 1986, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 14 September 1986, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 14 Sep 1986 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Provinces in China (1986)

ProvinceDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Anhui 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Beijing 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Chongqing 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Fujian 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Gansu 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Guangdong 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Guangxi 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Guizhou 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Hainan 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Hebei 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Heilongjiang 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Henan 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Hubei 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Hunan 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Inner Mongolia 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Jiangsu 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Jiangxi 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Jilin 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Liaoning 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Ningxia 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Qinghai 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Shaanxi 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Shandong 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Shanghai 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Shanxi 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Sichuan 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Tianjin 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Tibet 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Yunnan 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986
Zhejiang 04 May 1986 14 Sep 1986

Provinces in China that do not observe Daylight Savings Time

DST Changes Summary for China

Date Year Change Time Details
14 Apr 1991 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
15 Sep 1991 Back 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving End

Read More About Daylight Savings Time

Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in China

Does China use Daylight Saving Time in 1986?

Yes, China observes Daylight Saving Time during the 1986 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months. Note that this does not apply to the entire country, as 1 provinces do not participate in the change.

When do the clocks change next in China?

The next scheduled time transition in China will take place on Sunday, 04 May 1986. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of China follow the same time change schedule?

No. While the majority of China observes Daylight Saving Time, there are regional exceptions. Currently, 1 provinces (including Xinjiang) stay on standard time year-round.

How will the next transition affect the day in China?

Following the shift on 04 May 1986, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.

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