Anshan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Anshan and your time
Anshan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Liaoning |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 41.12° N, 122.99° E |
Which time zone Anshan uses
Anshan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
Although China has 2 different offsets, Anshan keeps the same time as Beijing.
Clock changes in Anshan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Anshan for 2026 or 2027.
Anshan time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Anshan, 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 |
Because Anshan keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Anshan
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The earliest sunrise in Anshan is at 4:15 AM on June 15, and the latest sunset at 7:25 PM on June 27.
Daylight through the year in Anshan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 5:52 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 4:16 AM | 7:24 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 5:36 AM | 5:44 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:10 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 13 min |
Clock time and sun time in Anshan
Anshan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 11:50 AM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Anshan
All the places listed below keep the same time as Anshan.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liaoyang | 23 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Haicheng | 36 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Liaozhong | 48 km (30 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Sujiatun | 66 km (41 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Benxi | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Panjin | 77 km (48 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Newchwang | 82 km (51 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shenyang | 83 km (52 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
More cities in China
All time zones and cities in China
Tools for time in Anshan
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Anshan in?
Anshan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Anshan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Anshan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Anshan and New York?
Anshan 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 Anshan does not.
Is Anshan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Anshan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Anshan?
About 15 hours 9 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 9 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
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.