Ankang runs on UTC+8 (CST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Ankang and your time
Ankang at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Shaanxi |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 32.68° N, 109.02° E |
Which time zone Ankang uses
Local time in Ankang is UTC+8 year round, under the Asia/Shanghai rules. Daylight saving time was used in the past, most recently in 1991, and no future change is scheduled.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Ankang keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Ankang, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Ankang for 2026 or 2027.
Ankang time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Ankang, it is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Ankang never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Daylight in Ankang
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
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Over the year, daylight in Ankang grows from 10 hours to 14 hours 18 minutes and back, a swing of 4 hours 18 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Ankang
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:48 AM | 6:55 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 7:55 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:32 AM | 6:40 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:42 AM | 5:42 PM | 10 h |
When the sun is highest in Ankang
The clock in Ankang runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Ankang
Every city below shares Ankang’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shangluo | 157 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shiyan | 165 km (102 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chenggu | 166 km (103 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xi'an | 176 km (109 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanfeng | 178 km (110 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Xianyang | 187 km (116 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fengjie | 189 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hanzhong | 191 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Ankang
- Convert a time to or from Ankang: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Ankang to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Ankang and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ankang in?
Ankang uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Ankang use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Ankang last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Ankang and New York?
Ankang is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Ankang does not.
Is Ankang on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Ankang and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Ankang?
About 14 hours 18 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Ankang?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Ankang lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.